Korean word

동아리

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongari

Meaning

  • nounclub

Example

이번 학기에 동아리에 들어갈 거예요.i beon hak kki e tong a ri e teu reo gal kkeo ye yo

I'm going to join a club this semester.

Illustration for 동아리 (club)

More examples

동아리에서 공연을 준비했어요.tong a ri e seo kong yeo neul chun bi hae sseo yo

At the club, we prepared a performance.

Core concept

People with a shared interest gather in one continuing group to learn, enjoy a hobby, or help others together.

Common phrases

  • 동아리 모임tong a ri mo im

    club meeting

  • 동아리 모집tong a ri mo jip

    club recruitment

  • 동아리 소개tong a ri so gae

    club introduction

Similar words

모임moim: A group of people meeting together for a common purpose or social occasion.
동호회tonghohoe: A hobby-based association whose members meet regularly and pursue their interest together.
클럽keulleop: A venue where people enjoy music and dancing at night in a lively social setting.

Definition in Korean

학생이나 일반인이 공통의 관심으로 모여 취미·학습·봉사 등 활동을 함께하는 비공식적 소모임hak ssaeng i na il ba ni ni kong tong ui kwan si meu ro mo yeo chwi mi hak sseup pong sa teung hwal dong eul ham kke ha neun pi gong sik jjeok so mo im

Word origin

The origin of 동아리 (dongari, "club") is uncertain, but the word clearly refers to a group formed around a shared activity.

Usage tips

  • The group's purpose is often placed before the word in Korean names, making it easy to recognize whether a group focuses on sports, performance, study, or service.

Opposites

Related words

  • 동아리원tongariwonclub membernoun
  • 동아리방tongaribangclub roomnoun
  • 동아리활동tongarihwaldongclub activitiesnoun

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