English–Korean

“speech” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeonseol

Example

그는 오늘 연설을 했어요.keu neun o neul yeon seo reul hae sseo yo

He gave a speech today.

Illustration for 연설 (speech)

How to say “speech” in Korean

“Speech” in Korean is 연설 (yeonseol).

A carefully organized talk delivered publicly to an audience, often on an important occasion.

Full entry for 연설: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 연설

대통령이 국회에서 연설을 했습니다.tae tong nyeong i ku koe e seo yeon seo reul haet sseum ni da

The president gave a speech at the National Assembly.

Tips for using 연설

  • For English speakers, this word signals a formal public event rather than an off-the-cuff remark, so it fits ceremonies, campaigns, and official occasions better than casual conversation.

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