When to use swing in Korean

When to use it

A swing (그네) is a seat that hangs and moves back and forth when you sit on it. People often use this word for playground swings, but it can also mean a swing in a yard or at home. In Korean, you often say "ride a swing" when someone uses it.

Example sentences

1. 우리 집 마당에 그네가 있어요.

   There is a swing in our yard.

2. 아이가 그네를 타고 있어요.

   The child is riding the swing.

3. 학교 운동장에 새 그네가 생겼어요.

   There is a new swing in the schoolyard.

4. 공원에서 친구와 그네를 탔어요.

   I rode the swing with my friend at the park.

5. 이 그네는 얼마예요?

   How much is this swing?

6. 여행 간 곳 앞에 나무 그네가 있었어요.

   There was a wooden swing in front of the place where we stayed on our trip.