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그네

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '그네' specifically refers to a swing, the playground equipment where one sits and moves back and forth. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation, especially when talking about parks, playgrounds, or children's activities.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '그네' in contexts involving children playing, outdoor activities, or when describing a relaxing moment on a swing. It is a neutral word without formal or informal connotations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 그네를 타다: to ride or swing on the swing.
  • 그네를 밀다: to push someone on the swing.
  • 그네에서 내려오다: to get off the swing.

These phrases are frequently used when describing actions related to swings.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '그네' with other playground equipment like '미끄럼틀' (slide) or '시소' (seesaw). When talking about swinging, '그네' is the precise term. Also, note that '그네' is a noun, so it is often combined with verbs like '타다' (to ride) or '밀다' (to push).

Example Sentences

아이들이 공원에서 그네를 타고 놀고 있어요.

Aideuri gongwoneseo geune reul tago nolgo isseoyo.

The children are playing on the swings at the park.

그네를 밀어 줄 때는 조심해야 해요.

Geune reul mil eo jul ttaeneun josimhaeya haeyo.

You have to be careful when pushing someone on the swing.

그네를 타면서 바람을 느끼는 게 정말 좋아요.

Geune reul tamyeonseo barameul neukkineun ge jeongmal joayo.

Feeling the wind while swinging is really nice.