놀이

Korean

Etymology

From the verb 놀다 (nolda, “to play”). First attested in the Eoje naehun, (御製內訓 / 어제내훈), 1475 , as Middle Korean 노리 (Yale: nwoli).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [no̞ɾi]
• Phonetic hangul: [노리]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	nori
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	nol'i
McCune–Reischauer?	nori
Yale Romanization?	nol.i

Noun

놀이 • (nori)

1. A game.
2. Play; relaxation and entertainment.

   그들은 카드 놀이를 하고 있다.

   geudeureun kadeu norireul hago itda.

   They are playing cards.