Korean word

진행자

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinhaengja

Meaning

  • nounmoderator

Example

회의의 진행자는 시간을 관리해요.hoe ui ui chin haeng ja neun si ga neul kwal li hae yo

The meeting moderator manages the time.

Illustration for 진행자 (moderator)

More examples

행사 진행자는 참가자들에게 시작 시간을 안내했어요.haeng sa chin haeng ja neun cham ga ja deu re ge si jak si ga neul an nae hae sseo yo

The event host informed the participants of the start time.

Core concept

One person keeps a meeting or event moving in the right order and on time.

Common phrases

  • 회의 진행자hoe ui chin haeng ja

    meeting moderator

  • 행사 진행자haeng sa chin haeng ja

    event moderator

  • 방송 진행자pang song chin haeng ja

    broadcast host

Similar words

사회자sahoeja: A person who introduces speakers, manages speaking turns, and guides a program.
주최자chuchoeja: The person or organization that plans an event and arranges for it to take place.
발표자palpyoja: A speaker who presents prepared material to an audience using speech or visual aids.
진행요원chinhaengyowon: An event worker who supports the program and deals with on-site arrangements.

Definition in Korean

회의나 행사에서 전체 흐름을 맡아 시간과 진행 순서를 관리하는 사람hoe ui na haeng sa e seo cheon che heu reu meul ma ta si gan gwa chin haeng sun seo reul kwal li ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean term for moving a process forward with an element meaning a person who does it.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may picture a discussion leader only, but this role can guide an entire event and keep each part on schedule.

Other meanings

  • hostnoun
  • facilitatornoun

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