TOPIK · Level 334
15 words
Korean word
사회자
Pronunciation
Romanizationsahoeja
Meaning
- nounmoderator
Example
회의에서 사회자를 정해야 해요.hoe ui e seo sa hoe ja reul cheong hae ya hae yo
We need to choose a moderator for the meeting.
More examples
오늘 콘서트에서 사회자가 가수를 소개했어요.o neul kon seo teu e seo sa hoe ja ga ka su reul so gae hae sseo yo
The host introduced the singer at today's concert.
Core concept
The person at the center of a gathering who connects each speaker and keeps the schedule in order.
Common phrases
사회자를 소개하다sa hoe ja reul so gae ha da
introduce the host
사회자 후보sa hoe ja hu bo
host candidate
Similar words
진행자chinhaengja: A person who oversees each part of a program and makes sure it follows the schedule.
주최자chuchoeja: A person or organization that plans and runs an event.
Definition in Korean
회의나 모임에서 진행을 맡아 발언을 안내하고 시간과 순서를 조정하여 전체 흐름을 이끄는 사람hoe ui na mo i me seo chin haeng eul ma ta pa reo neul an nae ha go si gan gwa sun seo reul cho jeong ha yeo cheon che heu reu meul i kkeu neun sa ram
Word origin
사회 (sahoe, "society or gathering") joined with 자 (ja, "person") forms a word for the person who guides a meeting or event.
Usage tips
- The role can be formal or informal, so it appears in meetings, ceremonies, debates, and broadcasts.
Other meanings
- hostnoun
- facilitatornoun
Opposites
- 청중cheongjungaudiencenoun
Related words
- 사회성sahoeseongsocial skillsnoun
- 사회복지sahoebokjjisocial welfarenoun