Korean word

동호회

Pronunciation

Romanizationtonghohoe

Meaning

  • nounclub

Example

저는 동호회에 가입했어요.cheo neun tong ho hoe e ka i pae sseo yo

I joined a club.

Illustration for 동호회 (club)

More examples

친구들과 동호회 활동을 같이 해요.chin gu deul gwa tong ho hoe hwal dong eul ka chi hae yo

I participate in hobby club activities with my friends.

Core concept

People with a shared hobby or interest meeting regularly as a group.

Common phrases

  • 동호회에 가입하다tong ho hoe e ka i pa da

    join a hobby club

  • 동호회 활동tong ho hoe hwal dong

    hobby club activities

  • 동호회 홍보tong ho hoe hong bo

    hobby club promotion

Similar words

동아리tongari: A student organization at a school or university that supports shared activities.
모임moim: A get-together of people that may serve many purposes and take many forms.
클럽keulleop: A place open at night for dancing and enjoying recorded music.

Definition in Korean

같은 취미나 관심사를 가진 사람들이 정기적으로 모여 활동하는 모임.ka teun chwi mi na kwan sim sa reul ka jin sa ram deu ri cheong gi jeo geu ro mo yeo hwal dong ha neun mo im

Word origin

동호회 (donghohoe, "club") comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning shared interest and meeting, making its basic image a group formed around something people enjoy together.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the broad English word club, this word highlights regular activities organized around a shared hobby or interest.

Related words

  • 동호회장tonghohoejanghobby club presidentnoun
  • 동호인tonghoinhobbyistnoun

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