Korean word

오락

Pronunciation

Romanizationorak

Meaning

  • nounentertainment

Example

퇴근 후에 오락을 해요.toe geun hu e o ra geul hae yo

I have fun after work.

Illustration for 오락 (entertainment)

More examples

주말에는 가족과 오락 활동을 해요.chu ma re neun ka jok kkwa o rak hwal dong eul hae yo

On weekends, I enjoy recreational activities with my family.

Core concept

Pleasurable activity or programming that fills free time and gives a break from ordinary routines.

Common phrases

  • 오락 프로그램o rak peu ro geu raem

    entertainment program

  • 오락 활동o rak hwal dong

    entertainment activity

  • 오락 시설o rak si seol

    entertainment facility

Similar words

영화yeonghwa: A film made of moving images that shares a story or feeling with viewers.
게임keim: A rule-based activity for fun, challenge, cooperation, or competition.
여가yeoga: Time available for personal use outside required work or study.
취미chwimi: A personally chosen activity or interest enjoyed regularly in free time.

Definition in Korean

일상을 벗어나 즐거움을 찾거나 시간을 보내기 위해 하는 행동이나 프로그램을 이르는 명사.il sang eul peo seo na cheul geo u meul chat kkeo na si ga neul po nae gi wi hae ha neun haeng dong i na peu ro geu rae meul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term comes from a Chinese expression formed from ideas of amusement and pleasure, which explains its broad sense.

Usage tips

  • English entertainment often suggests shows or media, while this Korean noun can also name a leisure activity, so context matters.

Other meanings

  • playnoun
  • diversionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 오락실orakssilarcadenoun
  • 오락적orakjjeokrecreationaladjective
  • 오락문화orangmunhwaentertainment culturenoun

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