Korean word

참석

Pronunciation

Romanizationchamseok

Meaning

  • nounattendance

Example

오늘 회의에 참석을 했습니다.o neul hoe ui e cham seo geul haet sseum ni da

I attended today's meeting.

Illustration for 참석 (attendance)

More examples

결혼식 참석 요청을 받았어요.kyeol hon sik cham seok yo cheong eul pa da sseo yo

I was asked to attend the wedding.

Core concept

Being present at a meeting or event as part of the gathered group.

Common phrases

  • 수업 참석su eop cham seok

    class attendance

  • 결혼식 참석kyeol hon sik cham seok

    wedding attendance

  • 참석 확인cham seok hwa gin

    attendance confirmation

Similar words

출석chulseok: Being in the required place at the set time for school, work, or another regular activity.
참가chamga: Joining an event or competition after registering, often with a specific goal or role.
참여chamyeo: Taking an active role in a shared activity by contributing work, ideas, or opinions.

Definition in Korean

모임이나 행사에 자리를 같이하는 행위나 그 상태를 이르는 말로, 회의나 행사 등의 출석을 가리킬 때 주로 쓰인다.mo i mi na haeng sa e cha ri reul ka chi ha neun haeng wi na keu sang tae reul i reu neun mal lo hoe ui na haeng sa teung ui chul seo geul ka ri kil ttae chu ro sseu in da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 참석 (chamseok, "attendance") combines 참 (cham, "joining") and 석 (seok, "a seat"), giving the image of joining a seat at a gathering.

Usage tips

  • This formal noun is especially useful in notices, schedules, and other situations that record who is present at a gathering.

Other meanings

  • participationnoun

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