Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kite Flying" in Korean
“Kite Flying” in Korean is 연날리기 (pronounced "yeon nalligi").
연날리기
yeon nalligi
Usage & Context
연날리기 is a traditional Korean pastime especially popular during 정월대보름 when kites called 연 are flown and then released to carry away bad luck. Korean traditional kites have unique rectangular shapes with a hole in the center that makes them exceptionally stable. The practice of cutting the kite string and letting it fly away symbolizes releasing misfortune.
Example Sentence
정월대보름에 액운을 날리기 위해 연을 날렸어요.
I flew a kite on Daeboreum to send away bad luck.
How to use 연날리기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kite Flying” is 연날리기, romanized as yeon nalligi.
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Pronunciation Guide
연 (yeon) sounds like 'yen' as in 'yen for something'. 날 (nal) sounds like 'nal' in 'nal-ga', rhyming with 'pal'. 리 (li) sounds like 'lee' as in 'Bruce Lee'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' as in 'gee-whiz'. The overall pronunciation is 'yen NAL-lee-gee', with a slight emphasis on 'nal'.
More Example Sentences
Recalling a childhood hobby.
어릴 때 연날리기 정말 좋아했어요.
I really loved kite flying when I was young.
Commenting on suitable weather for an activity.
바람이 많이 불어서 연날리기 딱 좋은 날씨네요.
It's a very windy day, perfect weather for kite flying.
Explaining the cultural significance of an activity.
정월대보름에 연날리기는 액운을 쫓는 의미가 있어요.
Kite flying on Jeongwol Daeboreum has the meaning of chasing away bad luck.
Cultural Context
연날리기 (yeon nalligi) is a cherished traditional Korean pastime, especially popular during Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the lunar new year. People traditionally write their wishes or bad luck on kites (연) and then cut the string, letting the kite fly away, symbolizing the release of misfortune. Korean traditional kites have a unique rectangular shape with a hole in the center, making them exceptionally stable and a beautiful sight against the winter sky.
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Common Phrases
연을 날리다
to fly a kite
연날리기 대회
kite flying competition
연날리기 축제
kite flying festival
Related Expressions
연
yeon
kite
날리다
nallida
to fly (a kite, a plane)
액운
aegun
bad luck, misfortune
정월대보름
Jeongwol Daeboreum
First Full Moon Day (holiday)
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