Explanation at your level:
A 발표회 is a show. You show your work to people. You can have a music 발표회. It is fun to show your friends what you did!
A 발표회 is an event where you present your work. For example, if you learn piano, you might have a piano 발표회. Your family comes to watch you.
The term 발표회 is used for events where people showcase their skills or projects. It is common in schools or clubs. It is a formal way to say 'show' or 'exhibition'.
In professional or academic contexts, 발표회 refers to a scheduled presentation event. It implies preparation and an audience. It is distinct from a casual 'meeting' as it focuses on performance or display.
발표회 serves as a cultural marker for public accountability in skill acquisition. Whether it is a 연구 발표회 (research symposium) or an 작품 발표회, the term denotes a structured environment for peer review and social validation.
Etymologically, 발표회 bridges the gap between 'expression' (표) and 'social gathering' (회). It is a quintessential term in Korean society, reflecting the importance of communal recognition of individual achievement, often seen in the rigid yet supportive structures of educational and artistic institutions.
Word in 30 Seconds
- 발표회 is a public presentation event.
- It is commonly used for school, art, and work.
- It is a noun that pairs with verbs like '열다' (hold) or '준비하다' (prepare).
- It implies a structured display of skills or work.
Hey there! Think of a 발표회 as your moment to shine. It is a special event where you present something you have been working hard on to an audience. Whether it is a music recital, a science project fair, or a dance showcase, the core idea is sharing your results.
In Korean culture, this word is very common in schools and hobby groups. It is not just about the work itself; it is about the process of showing your growth to others. It creates a sense of accomplishment and community.
The word 발표회 is a compound of three Sino-Korean characters (Hanja). 발 (發) means to 'emit' or 'publish', 표 (表) means to 'display' or 'express', and 회 (會) means a 'gathering' or 'meeting'.
Historically, these characters were used to describe formal declarations. Over time, the term evolved to specifically mean a social gathering for the purpose of exhibiting skills. It reflects the East Asian emphasis on collective celebration of individual effort.
You will hear this word most often in educational or artistic contexts. We use it when we talk about 학예 발표회 (school talent show) or 작품 발표회 (exhibition of works).
It is a neutral, standard term. You can use it in both casual settings with friends and formal settings like a business product launch. It is always used to describe an event that has a clear start and end time.
While there are not many idioms strictly using this word, we often use it with verbs: 1. 발표회를 열다 (to hold a presentation event). 2. 발표회에 참가하다 (to participate in a presentation). 3. 발표회를 마치다 (to finish an event). 4. 발표회를 준비하다 (to prepare for an event). 5. 발표회를 관람하다 (to watch an event).
As a noun, 발표회 does not change form. In Korean, we do not use articles like 'a' or 'the'. To make it plural, you can add -들, though it is rarely needed as 'event' usually implies a singular instance.
Pronunciation tip: The 'ㅍ' sound is a strong aspirated 'p'. Ensure you push air out when saying 'pyo'. It rhymes loosely with 'hoe' (as in hoe-down) in English phonetics.
Fun Fact
The character '회' is used in many social gathering words like '회식' (company dinner).
Pronunciation Guide
Crisp 'p' sound, short 'o' sound.
Clear aspiration on 'p'.
Common Errors
- Softening the 'p'
- Mispronouncing 'hoe'
- Ignoring the aspiration
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
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Simple
Common
Clear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Noun + 에 (Location/Time)
발표회에 가요
Noun + 를 (Object)
발표회를 준비해요
Verb + 아/어/여요 (Polite)
발표회가 있어요
Examples by Level
발표회가 있어요.
There is a presentation.
Simple sentence.
발표회에 가요.
I go to the presentation.
Destination marker.
발표회는 재미있어요.
The presentation is fun.
Topic marker.
발표회를 봐요.
I watch the presentation.
Object marker.
우리 발표회예요.
It is our presentation.
Possessive.
발표회가 끝났어요.
The presentation finished.
Past tense.
발표회에 초대해요.
I invite you to the event.
Verb usage.
발표회를 준비해요.
I prepare for the event.
Action verb.
발표회에서 피아노를 쳤어요.
학교에서 발표회를 해요.
발표회 시간이 다가와요.
발표회에 부모님이 오셨어요.
멋진 발표회였어요.
발표회 준비가 힘들어요.
발표회 장소를 찾아요.
내일은 발표회 날이에요.
이번 학기 말에 작품 발표회가 있습니다.
발표회에서 무엇을 발표할 예정인가요?
그녀는 발표회에서 1등을 했습니다.
발표회 분위기가 아주 진지했어요.
발표회 준비 때문에 밤을 새웠어요.
많은 사람들이 발표회에 참석했습니다.
발표회 일정이 변경되었습니다.
발표회는 강당에서 열립니다.
연구 결과 발표회는 전문가들을 대상으로 합니다.
신제품 발표회는 마케팅의 핵심입니다.
발표회는 학생들에게 좋은 경험이 됩니다.
그는 발표회에서 자신의 의견을 당당히 밝혔습니다.
발표회 성공을 위해 모두가 노력했습니다.
이번 발표회는 작년보다 규모가 큽니다.
발표회 순서를 확인해 주세요.
발표회는 성공적으로 마무리되었습니다.
학술 발표회는 지식 공유의 장입니다.
그는 이번 예술 발표회에서 독창적인 작품을 선보였습니다.
발표회는 단순한 행사를 넘어 성장의 기회입니다.
발표회 기획 단계부터 철저한 준비가 필요합니다.
이번 발표회는 업계의 주목을 받았습니다.
발표회에서의 피드백은 매우 유용했습니다.
발표회는 긴장되지만 보람 있는 과정입니다.
발표회는 우리 공동체의 단합을 보여줍니다.
그의 발표회는 예술적 성취의 정점을 보여주었습니다.
발표회는 개인의 역량을 공적으로 증명하는 의례입니다.
사회적 담론을 형성하는 데 있어 발표회는 중요한 역할을 합니다.
발표회는 고도의 집중력과 준비를 요하는 과정입니다.
이번 발표회는 세대 간의 소통을 이끌어냈습니다.
발표회는 지적 탐구의 결실을 맺는 자리입니다.
발표회는 문화적 교류의 중심지입니다.
발표회는 단순한 전시를 넘어선 철학적 공유입니다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"발표회 분위기를 띄우다"
to liven up the atmosphere of the event
음악으로 발표회 분위기를 띄웠어요.
casual"발표회에 목숨을 걸다"
to be extremely dedicated to the event
그는 이번 발표회에 목숨을 걸고 준비했다.
casual"발표회를 망치다"
to ruin the presentation
긴장해서 발표회를 망쳤어요.
neutral"발표회에 빛을 내다"
to make the event shine/successful
당신이 와서 발표회에 빛을 냈어요.
formal"발표회에 서다"
to perform/present on stage
드디어 발표회에 서게 되었습니다.
neutral"발표회 감이다"
to be good enough for a presentation
이 작품은 정말 발표회 감이야.
casualEasily Confused
both are gatherings
회의 is for discussion, 발표회 is for display
회의를 하다 vs 발표회를 하다
same root
발표 is the action, 발표회 is the event
발표를 했다 vs 발표회에 갔다
both are exhibitions
전시회 is for objects, 발표회 is for performances/presentations
미술 전시회 vs 피아노 발표회
both involve stages
공연 is specifically for performance art
음악 공연 vs 연구 발표회
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 발표회를 + 열다
학교가 발표회를 엽니다.
Subject + 발표회에 + 참가하다
나는 발표회에 참가해요.
Subject + 발표회를 + 준비하다
우리는 발표회를 준비해요.
발표회가 + 장소 + 에서 + 열리다
발표회가 강당에서 열려요.
발표회 + 순서가 + 어떻다
발표회 순서가 정해졌어요.
Word Family
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Verbs
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How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
Events 'happen' (열리다), people 'hold' them (열다).
Use the particle '에' for destination.
You watch or participate in an event, not 'listen' to the event itself.
Use '가' for existence.
You prepare for an event, you practice a skill.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a stage in your mind.
Native Context
Use it for any public display of work.
School Life
It is a staple of Korean school culture.
Particle Usage
Use '에' for the event.
Aspiration
Push air for 'ㅍ'.
Don't confuse with '회의'
회의 is for discussion, 발표회 is for showing.
Hanja Power
Knowing Hanja helps you guess meanings.
Flashcards
Use images of stages.
Business
Use for product launches.
Sentence Building
Start with '발표회가...'
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Bal (Ball) + Pyo (Show) + Hoe (Meeting) -> A ball where you show your skills.
Visual Association
A stage with a spotlight.
Word Web
Challenge
Describe your next school or work event using '발표회'.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Gathering to display
Cultural Context
None, very positive term.
Similar to 'recital', 'showcase', or 'exhibition'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At School
- 발표회가 언제예요?
- 발표회 준비해요.
- 발표회에 오세요.
At Work
- 신제품 발표회
- 연구 발표회
- 발표회 일정 확인
Music/Art
- 피아노 발표회
- 작품 발표회
- 공연 발표회
Planning
- 발표회 장소 섭외
- 발표회 순서 짜기
- 발표회 초대장
Conversation Starters
"이번 발표회에서 무엇을 보여줄 거예요?"
"학교 발표회에 가 본 적 있어요?"
"발표회를 준비하는 게 힘들지 않아요?"
"어떤 종류의 발표회를 가장 좋아해요?"
"발표회 때 떨리지 않았어요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a 발표회 you participated in.
If you could hold a 발표회 for anything, what would it be?
How do you feel before a big presentation?
Why is it important to share your work with others?
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it covers research, art, and projects.
Usually, for a meeting, we use '회의', but for a product presentation, we use '발표회'.
It is standard and polite.
발표하고 있어요.
No, it is a noun.
Yes, but usually it implies an invited audience.
발표 is the act, 발표회 is the event.
Yes, like 전시회 or 공연.
Test Yourself
내일 학교에서 ___가 있어요.
Context of school event.
Which word means 'to hold an event'?
Collocation.
발표회 is only for professional scientists.
It is used for school events too.
Word
Meaning
Vocabulary match.
Subject-Time-Verb order.
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Summary
발표회 is your stage to share your hard work with others!
- 발표회 is a public presentation event.
- It is commonly used for school, art, and work.
- It is a noun that pairs with verbs like '열다' (hold) or '준비하다' (prepare).
- It implies a structured display of skills or work.
Memory Palace
Imagine a stage in your mind.
Native Context
Use it for any public display of work.
School Life
It is a staple of Korean school culture.
Particle Usage
Use '에' for the event.
Example
학생들의 졸업 작품 발표회가 열렸다.
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This Word in Other Languages
More academic words
입체적
B2Having a three-dimensional effect or examining something from multiple perspectives rather than a single flat view. It implies a comprehensive and detailed analysis.
~에 관해
B1About, concerning.
~에 대하여
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
~대해
A2About; concerning; regarding.
~에 관하여
A2Regarding, concerning, about (a topic).
~에 대해(서)
A1Indicates the topic or subject of discussion, meaning 'about' or 'regarding'.
무엇보다
A2More than anything else; above all.
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
추상화하다
B2To consider something theoretically or separately from its physical reality. It involves extracting general principles from specific examples.
