놀다

      Korean

      Etymology

      First attested in the Seokbo sangjeol (釋譜詳節 / 석보상절), 1447, as 놀다 (Yale: nwolta). Formed as the causative of 넘다 (to go over).

      Pronunciation

      Verb

      놀다 (nolda) infinitive 놀라, sequential 노니

      1. to play
      2. to enjoy oneself

      Conjugation

      Related terms

      • 놀리다 (nollida, “to allow someone to play”)

      References

      • National Institute of the Korean Language (Naver.com mirror), "놀다 ", 표준국어대사전. URL accessed on 2007-06-06.
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      Last modified on 19 August 2012, at 07:02