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15 words
Korean word
잔치
Pronunciation
Romanizationchanchi
Meaning
- nounparty
Example
오늘 가족과 잔치를 해요.o neul ka jok kkwa chan chi reul hae yo
Today we have a party with our family.
More examples
친구 결혼을 축하하려고 작은 잔치를 열었어요.chin gu kyeol ho neul chu ka ha ryeo go cha geun chan chi reul yeo reo sseo yo
We held a small party to celebrate our friend's wedding.
Core concept
A festive gathering centered on inviting people to eat and enjoy a celebration together.
Common phrases
잔치를 열다chan chi reul yeol da
hold a party
잔치를 준비하다chan chi reul chun bi ha da
prepare a party
잔치를 하다chan chi reul ha da
have a party
Similar words
파티pati: A social gathering where people enjoy music, food, and time together.
모임moim: A gathering of people who come together for a shared purpose or topic.
행사haengsa: A planned public or official event organized for a particular purpose.
축제chukjje: A lively celebration with cultural, seasonal, or entertaining programs.
Definition in Korean
축하의 뜻으로 여러 사람을 불러 음식을 차려 함께 즐기는 행사chu ka ui tteu seu ro yeo reo sa ra meul pul leo eum si geul cha ryeo ham kke cheul gi neun haeng sa
Word origin
This is a traditional Korean word with no established Chinese-character spelling, and its exact historical development is uncertain.
Usage tips
- The word suits family milestones and other large celebrations, making it more specific than a casual word for a small get-together.
Other meanings
- feastnoun
- celebrationnoun
Related words
- 잔칫날chanchinnalparty daynoun
- 잔치상chanchisangparty tablenoun