Korean word

위원회

Pronunciation

Romanizationwiwonhoe

Meaning

  • nouncommittee

Example

다음 주에 위원회가 열립니다.ta eum chu e wi won hoe ga yeol lim ni da

The committee will meet next week.

Illustration for 위원회 (committee)

More examples

새로운 위원회를 구성하기로 했다.sae ro un wi won hoe reul ku seong ha gi ro haet tta

They decided to form a new committee.

Core concept

A group of appointed people who work together to examine an issue and reach a decision.

Common phrases

  • 위원회를 구성하다wi won hoe reul ku seong ha da

    form a committee

  • 위원회 회의wi won hoe hoe ui

    committee meeting

  • 위원회 위원장wi won hoe wi won jang

    committee chair

Similar words

회의hoeui: A gathering for discussing a matter and reaching a common view.
위원wiwon: A person assigned to examine matters and help a formal group decide or offer advice.
위원장wiwonjang: A formal body's leader who guides discussion and speaks for its members.

Definition in Korean

어떤 안건을 심의하거나 결정을 내리기 위해 선정된 사람들의 모임.eo tteon an geo neul si mui ha geo na kyeol jeong eul nae ri gi wi hae seon jeong doen sa ram deu rui mo im

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation joins the ideas of an entrusted member and a gathering, linking the word to appointed people handling a matter together.

Usage tips

  • This word usually points to a formal body with a defined task, rather than to any casual group discussion.

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