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Decoded Slug: ~노릇이다 [noreusida] (Act as, function as)
Korean Grammar Point
~노릇이다 [noreusida] (Act as, function as)
~노릇이다 [noreusida] (Act as, function as)
Short explanation:
Used to describe someone or something acting or functioning as another role or duty.
Formation:
Noun + 노릇이다
Examples:
오늘은 선생님이 아프셔서 저가 선생님 노릇이 될 것입니다.
Oneuleun seonsaengnimi apeusyeoseo jeoga seonsaengnim noreusigi doel geosibnida.
Since the teacher is sick today, I will act as the teacher.
아빠가 출장 갔으니 엄마가 아빠 노릇이다.
Appaga chuljang gatseuni eomma-가 appa noreusida.
Since dad has gone on a business trip, mom will act as dad.
이 잡지는 여행 가이드 노릇을 합니다.
I jabjineun yeohaeng gideu noreuseul hamnida.
This magazine serves as a travel guide.
그녀는 친구보다는 언니 노릇을 해주는 게 좋다고 생각해.
Geunyeoneun chingubodaneun unni noreul haejuneun ge jotago saenggakhae.
She thinks it's better for her to act as an older sister than a friend.
Long explanation:
'~노릇이다 [noreusida]' is a phrase used in Korean to describe when someone or something takes on the role or duty of something else or behaves in a manner characteristic of it. The subject will typically act or function in a position that is not their normal or primary role, often unexpectedly or due to a particular circumstance. It often carries the connotation of having to shoulder responsibilities or duties that may not be one's own.