Korean Dictionary
How to say "Neolttuigi (Seesaw Jumping)" in Korean
“Neolttuigi (Seesaw Jumping)” in Korean is 널뛰기 (pronounced "neolttuigi").
널뛰기
neolttuigi
Usage & Context
널뛰기 is a traditional Korean seesaw game played during holidays where two people stand on each end of a plank and take turns bouncing each other into the air. Historical records suggest women used 널뛰기 to see over the walls of private homes during the Joseon era. The game is now a cherished cultural tradition demonstrated at festivals.
Example Sentence
한복을 입고 널뛰기를 하는 모습이 정말 예뻤어요.
The sight of people doing neolttuigi in hanbok was really beautiful.
How to use 널뛰기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Neolttuigi (Seesaw Jumping)” is 널뛰기, romanized as neolttuigi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
널 (neol) sounds like 'nuhl' in 'null'. 뛰 (ttwi) is a tense 'tt' sound, like a very hard 't', followed by 'wee' as in 'we'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese' but with a softer 'g'. Together, it's 'nuhl-ttwee-gee'.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a childhood memory of playing the game.
어렸을 때 널뛰기 하다가 넘어진 적이 있어요.
I fell down while playing neolttuigi when I was young.
Observing children enjoying the game in a public space.
공원에서 널뛰기하는 아이들을 봤어요.
I saw children playing neolttuigi at the park.
Providing historical context about the game's players.
널뛰기는 주로 여자들이 즐겨 하던 전통 놀이에요.
Neolttuigi is a traditional game mainly enjoyed by women.
Cultural Context
널뛰기 is a dynamic traditional Korean seesaw game, typically played by women during holidays like Seollal and Dano. Two participants stand on opposite ends of a long plank, bouncing each other into the air. Historically, it's said that women in the Joseon era, confined to their homes, used 널뛰기 to briefly glimpse over high walls. Today, it's a cherished cultural performance at festivals, symbolizing joy and athleticism.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
널뛰기를 하다
To play neolttuigi
널뛰기판
Neolttuigi board/plank
널뛰기 축제
Neolttuigi festival
Related Expressions
그네뛰기
geunettwigi
Swing jumping (similar traditional activity)
씨름
ssireum
Korean wrestling (another traditional game)
줄다리기
juldarigi
Tug-of-war (another traditional game)
전통 놀이
jeontong nori
Traditional games (broader category)
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