Korean Conversation · Level 241
15 words
Korean word
토의
Pronunciation
Romanizationtoui
Meaning
- noundiscussion
Example
우리는 다음 주에 토의를 할 것이다.u ri neun ta eum chu e to ui reul hal kkeo si da
We will have a discussion next week.
More examples
회의에서 토의 시간이 부족했다.hoe ui e seo to ui si ga ni pu jo kaet tta
There was not enough time for discussion at the meeting.
Core concept
Several people examine one issue, exchange views, and work toward a shared conclusion.
Common phrases
토의 시간to ui si gan
discussion time
집단 토의chip ttan to ui
group discussion
토의 주제to ui chu je
discussion topic
Similar words
의논uinon: A talk with family, friends, or colleagues helps choose a course of action together.
논의nonui: A thorough discussion reviews an issue and its possible solutions before deciding.
토론toron: A debate has speakers argue for different positions on a specific subject.
상의sangui: A consultation is a discussion held to decide on a response or next step.
Definition in Korean
여러 사람이 특정한 안건을 놓고 의견을 나누어 결론을 찾는 과정이나 모임.yeo reo sa ra mi teuk jjeong han an geo neul no ko ui gyeo neul na nu eo kyeol lo neul chan neun kwa jeong i na mo im
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean formation whose parts mean examining a matter and discussing it, matching its sense of organized deliberation.
Usage tips
- English debate often suggests opposing sides, but this word can describe a group discussion aimed at finding a conclusion rather than winning.
Opposites
- 침묵chimmuksilencenoun
- 독단tokttanunilateral decision-makingnoun
Related words
- 토의하다touihadadiscussverb
- 토의록touirokminutes of discussionnoun
- 토의실touisildiscussion roomnoun