Korean word

이벤트

Pronunciation

Romanizationibenteu

Meaning

  • nounevent

Example

이번 주에 이벤트가 있어요.i beon chu e i ben teu ga i sseo yo

There's an event this week.

Illustration for 이벤트 (event)

More examples

웹사이트에 이벤트 알림이 떴어요.wep ssa i teu e i ben teu al li mi tteo sseo yo

An event announcement popped up on the website.

Core concept

A short, relatively informal activity designed to attract attention through promotion, entertainment, or hands-on participation.

Common phrases

  • 이벤트 알림i ben teu al lim

    event announcement

  • 이벤트 일정i ben teu il jeong

    event schedule

  • 이벤트 페이지i ben teu pe i ji

    event page

Similar words

행사haengsa: A planned gathering carried out in an official or organized manner.
축제chukjje: A public celebration where people gather for cultural programs, food, music, or fun.
공연kongyeon: A live artistic presentation in which performers play music or act before an audience.
프로모션peuromosyeon: A time-limited sales campaign that gives buyers discounts, prizes, or other benefits.

Definition in Korean

공식적 의식보다 광고·판매 목적의 프로모션이나 공연·체험 등 비교적 격식이 약한 단기 행사에 쓰이는 명사.kong sik jjeok ui sik ppo da kwang go pan mae mok jjeo gui peu ro mo syeo ni na kong yeon che heom teung pi gyo jeok kyeok ssi gi ya kan tan gi haeng sa e sseu i neun myeong sa

Word origin

Korean borrowing of English event, with everyday usage developing a strong association with short promotional activities and informal programs.

Usage tips

  • In Korean advertising, this loanword often signals a limited-time offer or activity, whereas English event has a broader and more neutral range.

Other meanings

  • promotionnoun

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