Korean Dictionary
How to say "Seminar" in Korean
“Seminar” in Korean is 세미나 (pronounced "semina").
세미나
semina
Usage & Context
A small group discussion or workshop. Seminars allow for more interaction than lectures. Students participate actively in seminars.
Example Sentence
세미나에 참여했다.
I participated in a seminar.
How to use 세미나 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Seminar” is 세미나, romanized as semina.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'세' (se) sounds like 'say' in 'saying'. '미' (mi) is pronounced like 'me' in 'meet'. '나' (na) is like 'na' in 'nap'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Informing someone about an event.
이번 주말에 흥미로운 주제의 세미나가 열려요.
There's an interesting seminar happening this weekend.
Complaining about workload.
세미나 발표 준비 때문에 밤샘했어요.
I stayed up all night preparing for the seminar presentation.
Recalling instructions from a professor.
교수님께서 세미나에서 질문을 많이 하라고 하셨어요.
The professor told us to ask a lot of questions in the seminar.
Cultural Context
Seminars ('세미나') are a standard component of academic and professional life in Korea, particularly at universities and research institutions. They are designed to be more interactive than traditional lectures, encouraging active discussion and participation. It's common for students to deliver presentations ('발표', balpyo) during seminars, which can be a source of both stress and valuable learning experience.
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Common Phrases
세미나에 참석하다
to attend a seminar
세미나를 개최하다
to host/hold a seminar
세미나 발표
seminar presentation
Related Expressions
강의
gangui
lecture
워크숍
weokeusyop
workshop
발표
balpyo
presentation
토론
toron
discussion
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