TOPIK · Level 211
15 words
Korean word
화제
Pronunciation
Romanizationhwaje
Meaning
- nountopic
Example
어제 방송이 화제가 됐어요.eo je pang song i hwa je ga twae sseo yo
Yesterday's broadcast became a topic of conversation.
More examples
그 가수의 발언이 화제를 모았어요.keu ka su ui pa reo ni hwa je reul mo a sseo yo
The singer's remarks attracted attention.
Core concept
A subject that rises into public conversation because people find it interesting.
Common phrases
화제를 모으다hwa je reul mo eu da
attract attention
화제를 일으키다hwa je reul i reu ki da
spark conversation
Similar words
이슈isyu: A public matter in the news that attracts attention and sparks discussion.
화젯거리hwajetkkeori: A story or event that gives people something interesting to talk about.
주제chuje: The central idea or subject of a meeting, class, text, or presentation.
Definition in Korean
대화나 기사 등에서 사람들이 관심을 보이는 소재나 이야기tae hwa na ki sa teung e seo sa ram deu ri kwan si meul po i neun so jae na i ya gi
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning speech and subject, giving the idea of a subject people talk about.
Usage tips
- It commonly describes news or events that attract public attention, rather than only a planned discussion subject.
Related words
- 화제작hwajejaktalked-about worknoun
- 화제성hwajeseongnewsworthinessnoun