Korean word

용건

Pronunciation

Romanizationyonggeon

Meaning

  • nounbusiness

Example

지금 용건이 있어서 잠깐 이야기해도 돼요?chi geum yong geo ni i sseo seo cham kkan i ya gi hae do twae yo

I have something to discuss now; may I talk to you briefly?

Illustration for 용건 (business)

More examples

회의 전에 간단히 용건을 정리해 주세요.hoe ui cheo ne kan dan hi yong geo neul cheong ni hae chu se yo

Before the meeting, please briefly organize what you need to discuss.

Core concept

One specific matter that someone needs to communicate or have handled.

Common phrases

  • 용건이 있다yong geo ni it tta

    have something to discuss

  • 용건을 말씀드리다yong geo neul mal sseum deu ri da

    state the matter

  • 용건 정리yong geon cheong ni

    organize the matter

Similar words

볼일poril: A practical matter that needs attention, with its details often left unstated.
용무yongmu: A purpose-related task or piece of business that requires attention.
업무eommu: A defined set of job tasks and responsibilities in an organization.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 알리거나 처리해야 할 한 가지 사항의 내용이나 요점.ta reun sa ra me ge al li geo na cheo ri hae ya hal han ka ji sa hang ui nae yong i na yo jeom

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 용건 (yonggeon, "matter to discuss") joins 용 (yong, "use or purpose") with 건 (geon, "matter") to express a matter for communication or handling.

Usage tips

  • The English word business can sound commercial, while 용건 (yonggeon, "matter to discuss") often refers to one practical matter in an everyday exchange.

Other meanings

  • errandnoun

Opposites

  • 잡담chapttamsmall talknoun
  • 여담yeodamdigressionnoun

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