회의를 하다.
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Hold a meeting.
Phrase in 30 Seconds
The essential phrase for any professional or academic setting to describe gathering people to discuss specific topics or make decisions.
- Means: To conduct or participate in a formal meeting or discussion.
- Used in: Offices, schools, and organized clubs for decision-making.
- Don't confuse: With '만나다' (to meet), which is for casual social hangouts.
Explanation at your level:
Signification
To conduct a formal gathering for discussion.
Contexte culturel
In Korean meetings, the seating arrangement is often determined by rank. The highest-ranking person sits at the head of the table or in the center facing the door. Many modern Korean companies are moving away from the word '회의' and using '미팅' or '싱크' (sync) to create a more casual, creative atmosphere. University students often use '회의' for 'Team-play' (group projects). It is a source of much stress and many memes in Korean student culture. If someone says they are 'in a meeting' (회의 중), it is considered very rude to keep calling or to expect an immediate text reply.
Drop the marker
In fast speech, just say '회의해요' instead of '회의를 해요.'
Context matters
Don't use this with your grandma unless you're discussing her will!
Signification
To conduct a formal gathering for discussion.
Drop the marker
In fast speech, just say '회의해요' instead of '회의를 해요.'
Context matters
Don't use this with your grandma unless you're discussing her will!
Status check
Use '회의 중' (In a meeting) as your status on messaging apps like KakaoTalk.
Silence is golden
In Korean meetings, listening is often more valued than speaking too much if you are a junior.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '회의를 하다'.
지금 사무실에서 ______. (I am having a meeting.)
'하다' is the correct verb to use with '회의'.
Which sentence is most natural for a professional setting?
Choose the correct sentence:
This uses the correct formal register and context for a meeting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 지금 바빠요? B: 네, 지금 ______.
'회의 중이에요' means 'I am in the middle of a meeting,' which explains why someone is busy.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say '회의를 합시다'?
Group projects require structured discussion, which is '회의'.
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Aides visuelles
Meeting Types
Work
- • 주간 회의
- • 긴급 회의
School
- • 팀 회의
- • 동아리 회의
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but '면담' (consultation) or '미팅' is often used for 1:1 sessions.
The noun '회의' is formal, but the overall formality depends on the verb ending (해요 vs 합니다).
'회의' is more traditional and formal; '미팅' is modern and can also mean a group blind date.
You can say '회의 중이에요.'
No, that sounds like a literal translation from English. Use '회의를 잡다' (to catch/schedule a meeting).
Yes, it is a standard term there as well, often used for political committee meetings.
It means a 'weekly meeting.'
Yes, '회의하다' is a valid verb.
You say '회의를 취소하다.'
Yes, it's very common for any organized group.
Expressions liées
미팅을 하다
synonymTo have a meeting (loanword)
회의를 주재하다
specialized formTo preside over a meeting
회의를 소집하다
specialized formTo convene a meeting
회의록을 작성하다
builds onTo write meeting minutes
결론을 내다
builds onTo reach a conclusion
Où l'utiliser
At the Office
Manager: 오늘 오후에 {회의|회의}를 할까요?
Employee: 네, 2시에 {회의|회의}실에서 뵙겠습니다.
University Group Project
Student A: 우리 언제 {회의|회의}를 해요?
Student B: 내일 수업 끝나고 도서관에서 해요.
On the Phone
Friend: 지금 통화 가능해?
Worker: 미안, 지금 {회의|회의}를 하고 있어. 나중에 전화할게.
Zoom/Remote Work
Colleague: 줌으로 {회의|회의}를 할까요?
Partner: 네, 링크 보내주세요.
Family Planning
Mom: 우리 이번 추석에 대해 {회의|회의}를 좀 하자.
Son: 와, 진짜 {회의|회의}예요? 알겠어요.
Job Interview
Interviewer: 팀원들과 의견이 다를 때 어떻게 {회의|회의}를 하나요?
Applicant: 저는 경청하며 논리적으로 {회의|회의}를 진행합니다.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Hoe' (gathering) and 'Ui' (discussing). It's like a 'Hoe' down where everyone 'Ui' (we) discuss work!
Visual Association
Imagine a round table with a 'Hoe' (the garden tool) in the middle, and everyone is pointing at it and talking. The 'Hoe' is the topic of the 'Hoe-ui'.
Rhyme
Work to do? Problems to see? Let's all have a Hoe-ui!
Story
You walk into a room. You see your boss. He says 'Hoe!' (like a greeting). You say 'Ui!' (like 'we' in French). Then you both sit down to work. That's a Hoe-ui.
Word Web
Défi
Try to use '회의를 해요' in a sentence describing your imaginary job to a friend today.
In Other Languages
会議をする (Kaigi o suru)
Grammar particles differ (를 vs を).
开会 (Kāihuì)
The verb 'Kāi' (open) is used instead of 'Hada' (do).
Tener una reunión
Spanish 'reunión' is less strictly professional than Korean '회의'.
Faire une réunion
French meetings often involve more open debate than traditional Korean meetings.
Eine Besprechung haben
German has more specific nouns for different types of meetings.
يعقد اجتماعا (Ya'qid ijtima'an)
The verb 'to hold' is more formal than the simple 'to do' in Korean.
Fazer uma reunião
Like Spanish, 'reunião' can be used for family gatherings more easily than '회의'.
To have a meeting
English 'meeting' can be social; '회의' is almost exclusively professional/structured.
Easily Confused
Both involve people gathering.
'모임' is for social gatherings (clubs, friends), while '회의' is for work/tasks.
Both mean 'to meet'.
'만나다' is the general verb for seeing someone; '회의를 하다' is the specific act of discussing business.
FAQ (10)
Yes, but '면담' (consultation) or '미팅' is often used for 1:1 sessions.
The noun '회의' is formal, but the overall formality depends on the verb ending (해요 vs 합니다).
'회의' is more traditional and formal; '미팅' is modern and can also mean a group blind date.
You can say '회의 중이에요.'
No, that sounds like a literal translation from English. Use '회의를 잡다' (to catch/schedule a meeting).
Yes, it is a standard term there as well, often used for political committee meetings.
It means a 'weekly meeting.'
Yes, '회의하다' is a valid verb.
You say '회의를 취소하다.'
Yes, it's very common for any organized group.
