Dictionary — Entry No. 1020
놀았어
nolasseo · verb
놀았어
nolasseo
[nol-lah-ssuh]
verbbeginner
Meaning
Past tense of ‘nolda’ (놀다) meaning to play or have fun. Describes leisure activities, games, and recreational enjoyment.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Playing and having fun are important in Korean social bonding. K-variety shows feature ‘nolda’ games constantly. Idols spend off-time together playing, shown in reality content.
Example Sentences
어제 친구들이랑 놀았어.
eoje chingudeul-irang nolasseo.
I played with my friends yesterday (social fun)
공원에서 놀았어.
gongwon-eseo nolasseo.
We played at the park (recreational activity)
게임을 놀았어.
geim-eul nolasseo.
I played a game (gaming)
⚠️ Don’t use nolasseo when…
놀았어 is informal past. Formal is ‘놀았습니다.’ Don’t confuse 놀다 (play) with 날다 (fly) — similar sound but different meanings and historical contexts.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Squid Game — children’s games with dark adult twist reflecting lost innocence
- K-Pop: BTS — Run BTS series featuring members playing games and having fun together
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