Korean word

대화

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaehwa

Meaning

  • nounconversation

Example

우리는 오랫동안 대화를 나눴다.u ri neun o raet ttong an tae hwa reul na nwot tta

We had a long conversation.

Illustration for 대화 (conversation)

More examples

회의에서는 솔직한 대화가 필요하다.hoe ui e seo neun sol ji kan tae hwa ga pi ryo ha da

An honest conversation is needed in meetings.

Core concept

An open exchange in which people share views, listen, and work toward understanding or agreement.

Common phrases

  • 대화를 나누다tae hwa reul na nu da

    have a conversation

  • 대화가 오가다tae hwa ga o ga da

    conversation goes back and forth

  • 대화를 이어가다tae hwa reul i eo ga da

    keep a conversation going

Similar words

이야기iyagi: Talking about daily events, personal thoughts, or stories gives people something to share.
소통sotong: Passing thoughts, feelings, and information between people creates shared understanding.
회화hoehwa: Speaking with others in everyday situations provides practice using a language.

Definition in Korean

서로 의견을 주고받아 이해를 넓히거나 합의를 이루려는 말의 교환을 가리키는 명사.seo ro ui gyeo neul chu go ba da i hae reul neol pi geo na ha bui reul i ru ryeo neun ma rui kyo hwa neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The term was formed from word parts linked to meeting face to face and speaking, giving it the basic image of people exchanging words with each other.

Usage tips

  • News reports often use this word for talks between governments or groups, so it is not limited to friends chatting.

Other meanings

  • dialoguenoun
  • discussionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 대화하다taehwahadaconverseverb
  • 대화체taehwacheconversational stylenoun
  • 대화법taehwabeopconversational techniquenoun

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