Korean word

서클

Pronunciation

Romanizationseokeul

Meaning

  • nounclub

Example

대학에서 서클에 가입했어요.tae ha ge seo seo keu re ka i pae sseo yo

I joined a club at university.

Illustration for 서클 (club)

More examples

주말에는 서클 모임이 자주 있어요.chu ma re neun seo keul mo i mi cha ju i sseo yo

There are often club meetings on weekends.

Core concept

A relaxed group of people who share an interest and meet regularly.

Common phrases

  • 서클 가입seo keul ka ip

    joining a club

  • 서클 활동seo keul hwal dong

    club activities

  • 서클 모임seo keul mo im

    club gathering

Similar words

동아리tongari: A school-recognized student club with regular activities and often a fee and an adviser.
동호회tonghohoe: A hobby group where adults or local residents meet regularly around a shared interest.
모임moim: A general gathering of people who come together for a shared purpose or occasion.
단체tanche: An organized group with a clear purpose and rules that continues its activities over time.

Definition in Korean

같은 관심사를 가진 사람들이 정기적으로 모여 활동하는 비공식적인 모임.ka teun kwan sim sa reul ka jin sa ram deu ri cheong gi jeo geu ro mo yeo hwal dong ha neun pi gong sik jjeo gin mo im

Word origin

The word is a sound-based borrowing of the English noun circle, whose image of connected people came to describe an informal interest group.

Usage tips

  • English club can suggest a formal organization, while this word often brings to mind a smaller and more relaxed student or hobby group.

Related words

  • 서클장seokeuljangclub leadernoun
  • 서클원seokeurwonclub membernoun

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