Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gather together" in Korean
“Gather together” in Korean is 모이다 (pronounced "Moida").
모이다
Moida
Usage & Context
Coming together as a group. Korean culture is very group-oriented — 우리 (uri, 'we/our') is used where English speakers might say 'I/my' (our country, our school, etc.). Group activities and gatherings are a fundamental part of Korean social life.
Example Sentence
오랜만에 다 모였네요! 반가워요.
We've all gathered for the first time in a while! Great to see you.
How to use 모이다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gather together” is 모이다, romanized as Moida.
Usage tip
Relationship words can sound too direct if the social context is wrong. Check the age, closeness, and formality before using it.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 모이다.
Pronunciation Guide
모 (mo) sounds like 'moh' in 'more'. 이 (i) sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. 다 (da) sounds like 'dah' in 'dad'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
모이시다
Moisida
Used when the subject gathering is an elder or someone of higher status.
Casual (반말)
모여
Moyeo
Used when speaking to close friends or subordinates.
More Example Sentences
Making plans with friends for a social outing.
주말에 친구들과 카페에서 모이기로 했어요.
I decided to gather with friends at a cafe this weekend.
Suggesting a group meal to friends or colleagues.
다 같이 모여서 저녁 식사 할까요?
Shall we all gather together for dinner?
Describing a public assembly or demonstration.
사람들이 광장에 모여 시위를 했다.
People gathered in the square to protest.
Cultural Context
'모이다' highlights the strong group-oriented nature of Korean society. From school clubs to work teams and family gatherings, collective activities are deeply ingrained. The concept of '우리' (uri, 'we/our') is often used even when referring to personal possessions or family members (e.g., 우리 엄마 - 'our mom', even if it's just 'my mom'), underscoring this communal spirit. Gathering together is a fundamental way Koreans build and maintain relationships.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 모이다 against age, closeness, and politeness rules, because a literal English match often misses the social meaning.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
다 같이 모여요.
Let's all gather together.
어디서 모일까요?
Where shall we meet?
사람들이 모이다
People gather
Related Expressions
만나다
mannada
to meet
집합하다
jiphaphada
to assemble, to gather (more formal/military)
회합하다
hoehabhada
to convene, to meet (formal)
떼 지어 다니다
tte jieo danida
to go around in groups (can have a slightly negative connotation)
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