grid cluster · culture, korea
Folk Games Korea in Korean
Want to try fun Korean folk games? 🎉 🔴 사방치기 [sabangchigi] - Hopscotch
How these words work together
Folk games in Korea are traditional outdoor activities that people of all ages enjoy, especially during holidays and festivals. These games often involve physical movement, teamwork, and simple equipment. They reflect Korean culture and history, bringing families and communities together in fun and friendly competition.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 사방치기 | sabangchigi | Hopscotch |
| 윷놀이 | yutnori | Yutnori |
| 제기차기 | jegichagi | Jegichagi |
| 팽이치기 | paengichigi | Paengi Chigi |
| 딱지치기 | ttakjichigi | Ddalgi |
| 공기놀이 | gongginori | Gonggi |
| 씨름 | ssireum | Ssireum |
| 널뛰기 | neolttwigi | Nolttwigi |
| 연날리기 | yeonnalligi | Yeonnaligi |
Example sentences
어린 시절에 우리는 사방치기를 자주 했어요.
We often played hopscotch when we were children.
설날에 가족들과 함께 윷놀이를 즐겼어요.
We enjoyed playing Yutnori with family during Lunar New Year.
아이들이 공기놀이를 하면서 웃고 있어요.
The children are laughing while playing Gonggi.
Practice these words in context? Open the vocab quiz · Browse how-to-say word guides.