Meaning and Usage
The verb '놀리다' primarily means 'to tease' or 'to make fun of' someone in a playful or sometimes annoying way. It is commonly used among friends or siblings when joking around. However, it can also mean 'to manipulate' or 'to move something skillfully,' especially in contexts involving machines or tools.
Common Contexts
- Teasing or bantering among friends or family.
- Handling or manipulating objects, such as toys or devices.
Collocations and Patterns
- 친구를 놀리다: to tease a friend
- 장난감 자동차를 놀리다: to play with or manipulate a toy car
- 프로그램을 놀리다: to manipulate a program or system
Register and Politeness
'놀리다' is generally informal and used in casual conversations. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative nuance if the teasing is excessive or hurtful.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '놀리다' with '놀다' (to play). Remember, '놀리다' is a causative verb meaning to cause someone or something to be teased or manipulated, while '놀다' means to play or hang out oneself.