Korean word

개최

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaechoe

Meaning

  • nounholding

Example

행사는 내일 개최됩니다.haeng sa neun nae il kae choe doem ni da

The event will be held tomorrow.

Illustration for 개최 (holding)

More examples

회의 개최 여부는 아직 확정되지 않았다.hoe ui kae choe yeo bu neun a jik hwak jjeong doe ji a nat tta

It has not yet been decided whether the meeting will be held.

Core concept

An organized event is brought into being and carried out for the public or its participants.

Common phrases

  • 개최 여부kae choe yeo bu

    whether to hold

  • 개최 일정kae choe il jeong

    event schedule

  • 개최 장소kae choe chang so

    event venue

Similar words

주최chuchoe: The organizing party is officially responsible for preparing and conducting an event.
행사haengsa: An organized occasion brings people together according to a plan.

Definition in Korean

공식적이거나 공개된 행사(회의·경기·전시회 등)를 실제로 열어 행사를 진행하게 하는 일kong sik jjeo gi geo na kong gae doen haeng sa hoe ui kyeong gi cheon si hoe teung reul sil je ro yeo reo haeng sa reul chin haeng ha ge ha neun il

Word origin

The word comes from Chinese-character roots for opening and arranging an event, which together describe formally holding it.

Usage tips

  • In casual speech, Korean often uses a simpler verb expression, while this noun suits formal discussions of events and programs.

Opposites

Related words

  • 개최하다kaechoehadaholdverb
  • 개최되다kaechoedoedabe heldverb
  • 개최자kaechoejaorganizernoun

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