Meaning
To be present at a formal discussion session.
Cultural Background
In Korean companies, '참석' is often mandatory even if you don't have a speaking role. It's a sign of 'team spirit' and being 'in the loop'. When attending a meeting, it is polite to bring a notebook or tablet to take notes. Sitting idly is often seen as a lack of interest. With the rise of 'Untact' (non-face-to-face) culture, '온라인 {회의|會議} {참석|參席}' has specific etiquette, like keeping the camera on unless told otherwise. The seating arrangement in a meeting room (상석 - sang-seok) is very important. The most senior person usually sits furthest from the door.
Use '중' for current action
If you are in a meeting right now, say '{회의|會議} {참석|參席} 중이에요.'
Don't forget the particle
Always use '에' with '참석하다'. Using '를' is a common beginner mistake.
Meaning
To be present at a formal discussion session.
Use '중' for current action
If you are in a meeting right now, say '{회의|會議} {참석|參席} 중이에요.'
Don't forget the particle
Always use '에' with '참석하다'. Using '를' is a common beginner mistake.
Casual alternative
In a real office, you'll hear '회의 들어갔어요' (He went into a meeting) more than the formal '참석했습니다'.
Nunchi in meetings
Even if you '참석', don't be the first to speak unless you are the leader or asked a question.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct particle.
저는 오늘 오후 {회의|會議}___ {참석|參席}합니다.
The verb '참석하다' always takes the particle '에' to indicate the event being attended.
Choose the most natural phrase for a business context.
내일 부장님과 중요한 _______가 있어요.
'회의' (meeting) is the only professional option here. '놀이' is play, '파티' is party, and '수다' is casual chatter.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of '참석하다'.
A: 어제 세미나에 왜 안 왔어요? B: 미안해요. 다른 일이 있어서 ________.
The speaker is explaining why they didn't come, so the negative past tense '참석하지 못했어요' (could not attend) is correct.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
사장님께서 {회의|會議}에 {참석|參席}하십니다.
The use of the honorific suffix '-시-' and the formal '참석' indicates a professional report about a superior.
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Visual Learning Aids
Attendance Verbs
Practice Bank
4 exercises저는 오늘 오후 {회의|會議}___ {참석|參席}합니다.
The verb '참석하다' always takes the particle '에' to indicate the event being attended.
내일 부장님과 중요한 _______가 있어요.
'회의' (meeting) is the only professional option here. '놀이' is play, '파티' is party, and '수다' is casual chatter.
A: 어제 세미나에 왜 안 왔어요? B: 미안해요. 다른 일이 있어서 ________.
The speaker is explaining why they didn't come, so the negative past tense '참석하지 못했어요' (could not attend) is correct.
사장님께서 {회의|會議}에 {참석|參席}하십니다.
The use of the honorific suffix '-시-' and the formal '참석' indicates a professional report about a superior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly natural to say '온라인 {회의|會議}에 {참석|參席}하다'.
'참석' is for meetings/seats, '참가' is for events/competitions.
No, it sounds too formal. Use '만나다' (to meet) for friends.
{회의|會議}에 늦었어요.
It is the opposite of '참석', meaning 'not attending'.
Yes, if you are talking about someone higher in rank than you.
It's better to use '에'. '{회의|會議}를' is technically incorrect but sometimes heard in very casual speech.
It is the written record or 'minutes' of the meeting.
{회의|會議}가 있어요 or {회의|會議}에 {참석|參席}해야 해요.
'미팅' is often used for casual business meetings or even blind dates. '회의' is more formal.
It means 'attendee' or 'participant'.
Yes, '결혼식에 참석하다' is very common and formal.
Related Phrases
{회의|會議}를 {주재|主宰}하다
specialized formTo preside over a meeting
{회의|會議}에 {불참|不參}하다
contrastTo be absent from a meeting
{회의|會議}를 {소집|召集}하다
builds onTo call/convene a meeting
{회의|會議}가 {길어지다|길어지다}
similarThe meeting is running long
{회의록|會議錄}을 {작성|作成}하다
builds onTo write meeting minutes
