Korean word

가족행사

Pronunciation

Romanizationkajokaengsa

Meaning

  • nounfamily event

Example

이번 주말에 가족행사에 갈 거예요.i beon chu ma re ka jo kaeng sa e kal kkeo ye yo

I'm going to a family event this weekend.

Illustration for 가족행사 (family event)

More examples

어제 가족행사에 다녀왔어요.eo je ka jo kaeng sa e ta nyeo wa sseo yo

Yesterday, I went to a family event.

Core concept

Relatives gathering for a meaningful occasion that strengthens family ties or marks an important moment.

Common phrases

  • 가족행사에 가다ka jo kaeng sa e ka da

    go to a family event

  • 가족행사에 참석하다ka jo kaeng sa e cham seo ka da

    attend a family event

  • 가족행사를 준비하다ka jo kaeng sa reul chun bi ha da

    prepare a family event

Similar words

가족모임kajongmoim: A family gathering centers on sharing food, conversation, and time together.
결혼식kyeolhonsik: A ceremony and reception celebrate the marriage of a couple.
집들이chiptteuri: A gathering in a new home celebrates the move and welcomes invited guests.

Definition in Korean

가족끼리 모여 친목을 다지거나 기념·의례적 목적을 위해 계획하여 치르는 모임이나 행사ka jok kki ri mo yeo chin mo geul ta ji geo na ki nyeom ui rye jeok mok jjeo geul wi hae kye hoe ka yeo chi reu neun mo i mi na haeng sa

Word origin

가족 (gajo, "family") combines with 행사 (kaengsa, "event") as a Sino-Korean compound for a planned family occasion.

Usage tips

  • A family event in English may mean an event designed for families, but this term usually points to an occasion involving a particular family.

Other meanings

  • family gatheringnoun

Opposites

  • 개인행사kaeinhaengsapersonal eventnoun

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