Korean Dictionary
How to say "Meeting" in Korean
“Meeting” in Korean is 회의 (pronounced "Hoeui").
회의
Hoeui
Usage & Context
A formal gathering for discussion at work. 회의하다 means to have a meeting. Korean workplace culture values consensus and hierarchy in meetings. 보고 (bogo, reporting to superiors) is a related important activity. Video call meetings (화상회의) became widespread post-pandemic.
Example Sentence
오후 2시에 팀 회의가 있어요.
There's a team meeting at 2 PM.
How to use 회의 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Meeting” is 회의, romanized as Hoeui.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 회의.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '회의' as "Hweh-ee". 'Hweh' sounds like 'hway' in 'highway'. 'ee' sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. The 'ui' vowel can be tricky; when it's not the first syllable or a possessive particle, it's often pronounced simply as 'ee'.
More Example Sentences
A busy professional preparing for a crucial work meeting.
오늘 아침에 중요한 회의가 있어서 일찍 출근했어요.
I had an important meeting this morning, so I went to work early.
A manager giving instructions after a meeting.
회의록을 작성하고 나서 팀원들에게 공유해주세요.
Please write the meeting minutes and share them with the team members.
Announcing the agenda for an upcoming work meeting.
이번 회의에서는 새로운 프로젝트에 대해 논의할 예정입니다.
In this meeting, we plan to discuss the new project.
Cultural Context
In Korean workplace culture, meetings (회의) are often structured with a clear hierarchy. Consensus and respect for superiors are highly valued. '보고' (bogo, reporting to superiors) is a frequent activity within or outside meetings. Post-pandemic, '화상회의' (hwasanghoeui, video call meetings) have become very common, integrating technology into traditional meeting practices.
Editorial note
We review entries like 회의 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
회의하다
To have a meeting
회의 참석하다
To attend a meeting
회의 준비하다
To prepare for a meeting
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미팅
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Meeting (loanword, often for less formal or external meetings)
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