Korean word

토론회

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoronhoe

Meaning

  • noundiscussion forum

Example

오늘 저녁에 토론회가 열려요.o neul cheo nyeo ge to ron hoe ga yeol lyeo yo

A discussion forum will be held tonight.

Illustration for 토론회 (discussion forum)

More examples

시청자들이 온라인으로 토론회에 참여했어요.si cheong ja deu ri ol la i neu ro to ron hoe e cha myeo hae sseo yo

Viewers joined the discussion forum online.

Core concept

A public gathering where people exchange views and discuss an issue together.

Common phrases

  • 토론회에서 발언하다to ron hoe e seo pa reon ha da

    speak at a discussion forum

  • 토론회에 의견을 제시하다to ron hoe e ui gyeo neul che si ha da

    present an opinion at a discussion forum

Similar words

토론toron: An organized discussion in which people give opinions and reasons about one topic.
토의toui: A group discussion that examines an issue and works toward a shared conclusion.
논쟁nonjaeng: A heated argument in which opposing opinions clash over what is right.

Definition in Korean

지역 사회나 학교 등에서 시민이나 학생들이 참여해 공개적으로 의견을 교환하고 토의를 벌이는 모임.chi yeok sa hoe na hak kkyo teung e seo si mi ni na hak ssaeng deu ri cha myeo hae kong gae jeo geu ro ui gyeo neul kyo hwan ha go to ui reul peo ri neun mo im

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning discussion and gathering, giving it the sense of a meeting organized for public discussion.

Usage tips

  • English forum can mean an online space, but this word usually suggests a scheduled real-world event, often held by a school or local community.

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