A2 Collocation Neutral

회의를 하다

hoe-uireul hada

To have a meeting

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '회의를 하다' to describe the act of conducting a formal discussion or professional gathering.

  • Means: To engage in a formal meeting or discussion.
  • Used in: Office settings, school projects, or formal group planning.
  • Don't confuse: Don't use '회의' for casual chats; use '이야기하다' instead.
Office chair + Clock + People talking = 회의를 하다

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to have a meeting. You use it when you talk to people for work or school.
Use '회의를 하다' to describe a formal discussion. It is common in offices. You can say '회의를 해요' to say you are having a meeting now.
This collocation is essential for professional communication. It denotes a structured gathering. It is distinct from casual conversation, emphasizing the goal-oriented nature of the interaction.
In a professional Korean context, '회의를 하다' is the standard way to signal unavailability due to formal deliberation. It reflects the cultural importance of consensus-based decision-making processes.
The phrase functions as a performative collocation in corporate discourse. It signifies the transition from individual task-based work to collective deliberation, often serving as a social boundary marker in the workplace.
From a sociolinguistic perspective, '회의를 하다' encapsulates the intersection of traditional Confucian hierarchy and modern corporate efficiency. It serves as a linguistic tool to manage professional time and social expectations within the rigid structure of Korean organizational culture.

Significado

To conduct a discussion or formal gathering.

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Contexto cultural

Meetings are central to corporate life.

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Professionalism

Always use '회의를 하다' when talking to your boss.

Significado

To conduct a discussion or formal gathering.

💡

Professionalism

Always use '회의를 하다' when talking to your boss.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

지금 팀원들과 ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 회의를 해요

You 'do' a meeting.

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Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it sounds too formal.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

회의 중이다

specialized form

In the middle of a meeting

Dónde usarla

📱

Declining a call

Colleague: 지금 통화 가능해요?

You: 죄송합니다, 지금 회의를 하고 있어요.

polite

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Hae-ui' as 'Hey, we' need to talk!

Visual Association

Imagine a group of people sitting around a large wooden table with coffee, looking at a whiteboard.

Story

Min-su is at his desk. His phone rings. He looks at his watch. He says, 'Sorry, I have to go, I am having a meeting.' He walks into the conference room.

Word Web

회사팀장보고결정시간업무

Desafío

Say '회의를 해요' every time you see a clock at work today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Tener una reunión

Korean uses 'do' (하다) while Spanish uses 'have' (tener).

French high

Faire une réunion

None, the structure is perfectly parallel.

German moderate

Eine Sitzung haben

German focuses on possession of the meeting time.

Japanese high

会議をする

None.

Arabic moderate

عقد اجتماع

More formal than the Korean '하다'.

Chinese moderate

开会

Chinese is more idiomatic with 'open'.

Korean self

회의를 하다

N/A.

Portuguese high

Fazer uma reunião

Very similar to the Korean structure.

Easily Confused

회의를 하다 vs 이야기하다

Both involve talking.

Use '회의' for work, '이야기' for casual.

Preguntas frecuentes (1)

No, it sounds too formal.

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