Korean word

개회사

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaehoesa

Meaning

  • nounopening remarks

Example

행사에서 개회사를 들었어요.haeng sa e seo kae hoe sa reul teu reo sseo yo

I heard the opening remarks at the event.

Illustration for 개회사 (opening remarks)

More examples

회의 시작에 사회자가 개회사를 했어요.hoe ui si ja ge sa hoe ja ga kae hoe sa reul hae sseo yo

At the start of the meeting, the moderator gave the opening remarks.

Core concept

A brief formal speech that starts a meeting or event by stating its purpose and plan.

Common phrases

  • 개회사를 하다kae hoe sa reul ha da

    give the opening remarks

  • 개회사를 맡다kae hoe sa reul mat tta

    be responsible for the opening remarks

  • 개회사를 준비하다kae hoe sa reul chun bi ha da

    prepare the opening remarks

Similar words

인사말insamal: A brief expression of welcome used when meeting people or starting a conversation.

Definition in Korean

회의나 행사 시작 때 사회자나 주최자가 참석자에게 행사의 목적과 진행을 짧게 알리는 공식적인 말hoe ui na haeng sa si jak ttae sa hoe ja na chu choe ja ga cham seok jja e ge haeng sa ui mok jjeok kkwa chin haeng eul jjal kke al li neun kong sik jjeo gin mal

Word origin

The term combines Sino-Korean elements meaning opening a meeting and a formal speech, so it names the words that launch an official gathering.

Usage tips

  • It is most natural in programs, ceremonies, and conferences, while everyday social situations usually call for a less formal expression.

Opposites

  • 폐회사pyehoesaclosing remarksnoun

Related words

  • 개회식kaehoesikopening ceremonynoun
  • 개회하다kaehoehadaopenverb

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