Korean Dictionary
How to say "Traditional Swing (Geunetuigi)" in Korean
“Traditional Swing (Geunetuigi)” in Korean is 그네뛰기 (pronounced "geunetuigi").
그네뛰기
geunetuigi
Usage & Context
그네뛰기 is a traditional Korean festival game especially popular among women during 단오 where participants swing on a tall outdoor swing. Competitions judge height and elegance of swinging. The image of a woman in colorful 한복 swinging gracefully is a classic icon of Korean traditional culture.
Example Sentence
단오에 한복을 입고 그네를 탔어요.
I wore hanbok and rode the traditional swing on Dano.
How to use 그네뛰기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Traditional Swing (Geunetuigi)” is 그네뛰기, romanized as geunetuigi.
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Pronunciation Guide
The 'geu' sounds like 'goo' in 'goose' but shorter, almost 'guh'. 'Ne' is like 'neh' in 'net'. 'Twi' is pronounced like 'twee' in 'tweet'. 'Gi' is like 'gee' in 'geese'. Put it together as 'guh-neh-twee-gee', with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Describing a festival event.
단오날 그네뛰기 대회가 열렸어요.
A traditional swing competition was held on Dano.
Appreciating a traditional scene.
한복을 입고 그네뛰기를 하는 모습이 정말 아름다웠어요.
The sight of someone doing geunetuigi in hanbok was truly beautiful.
Recalling childhood memories of traditional games.
어릴 때 명절에 시골에서 그네뛰기를 많이 했어요.
When I was young, I often played geunetuigi in the countryside during holidays.
Cultural Context
Geunetuigi is deeply associated with Dano (단오), one of Korea's major traditional holidays, typically falling in early summer. It was historically a popular activity for women, allowing them a rare opportunity for outdoor physical activity and freedom from daily chores. The image of women in vibrant hanbok soaring high on a swing is an iconic representation of traditional Korean beauty and grace, often seen in historical dramas or folk paintings. It symbolizes a connection to nature and a moment of joyful liberation.
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Common Phrases
그네뛰기 해볼까요?
Shall we try geunetuigi?
그네뛰기 잘 하시네요!
You're good at geunetuigi!
단오에는 그네뛰기가 빠질 수 없죠.
You can't miss geunetuigi on Dano.
Related Expressions
그네 타다
geune tada
to ride a swing
단오
Dano
Dano Festival (traditional holiday)
민속놀이
minsoknori
folk game/play
씨름
ssireum
traditional Korean wrestling (often played by men during Dano)
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