Korean word

환영회

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwanyeonghoe

Meaning

  • nounwelcome party

Example

오늘 저녁에 환영회가 있어요.o neul cheo nyeo ge hwa nyeong hoe ga i sseo yo

There is a welcome party tonight.

Illustration for 환영회 (welcome party)

More examples

회사에서 환영회를 열었어요.hoe sa e seo hwa nyeong hoe reul yeo reo sseo yo

The company held a welcome party.

Core concept

A group event organized to greet a new member and help that person connect with the others.

Common phrases

  • 환영회를 열다hwa nyeong hoe reul yeol da

    hold a welcome party

  • 환영회에 참석하다hwa nyeong hoe e cham seo ka da

    attend a welcome party

  • 환영회를 준비하다hwa nyeong hoe reul chun bi ha da

    prepare a welcome party

Similar words

환영파티hwanyeongpati: A festive gathering where friends or colleagues celebrate the arrival of someone new.
환영식hwanyeongsik: A ceremonial gathering that formally welcomes a newcomer through introductions and greetings.
환영모임hwanyeongmoim: A friendly, casual get-together for meeting and getting to know someone who has just arrived.
환송회hwansonghoe: A farewell gathering for someone leaving a job, often including a meal and goodbye messages.

Definition in Korean

새로 합류한 사람을 기쁘게 맞이하며 친목을 쌓기 위해 동료들이 모이는 모임sae ro ham nyu han sa ra meul ki ppeu ge ma ji ha myeo chin mo geul ssa ki wi hae tong nyo deu ri mo i neun mo im

Word origin

Its meaning is built from Sino-Korean elements for welcome and meeting, describing a meeting centered on receiving someone warmly.

Usage tips

  • The word is especially useful for workplace situations, where the event may be led by close colleagues and include introductions as well as conversation.

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