Korean Conversation · Level 395
15 words
Korean word
발언권
Pronunciation
Romanizationpareongwon
Meaning
- nounright to speak
Example
회의에서 발언권을 얻었어요.hoe ui e seo pa reon gwo neul eo deo sseo yo
I got a chance to speak at the meeting.
More examples
회의에서 발언권을 행사해서 의견을 말했어요.hoe ui e seo pa reon gwo neul haeng sa hae seo ui gyeo neul mal hae sseo yo
At the meeting, I exercised my right to speak and gave my opinion.
Core concept
The recognized right or opportunity for a speaker to express an opinion in a meeting or discussion.
Common phrases
발언권을 얻다pa reon gwo neul eot tta
gain the right to speak
발언권을 행사하다pa reon gwo neul haeng sa ha da
exercise the right to speak
발언권이 있다pa reon gwo ni it tta
have the right to speak
Similar words
말할 기회malhal kkihoe: A chance to say something in a conversation.
발언 기회pareon kihoe: An opportunity to offer a comment or opinion in a discussion.
발언 시간pareon sigan: The allotted period during which a person may speak.
발언 순서pareon sunseo: A person's position in the order for taking turns to speak.
Definition in Korean
회의나 토론에서 자신의 의견을 말할 수 있는 권리나 기회hoe ui na to ro ne seo cha si nui ui gyeo neul mal hal ssu in neun kwol li na ki hoe
Word origin
The word was formed from Sino-Korean elements for speaking and entitlement, linking the act of speaking with the right to do so.
Usage tips
- English speakers can connect it with the meeting expression have the floor, although this Korean noun focuses on the recognized opportunity or right behind that moment.