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파티

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Meaning and Usage

"파티" means "party" or "gathering" in Korean, typically referring to social events where people meet to celebrate or have fun. It is a loanword from English and is widely used in casual and formal contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "파티" used for birthday parties, farewell parties, or any social gathering involving food, drinks, and entertainment. It can describe both small private events and larger celebrations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "파티를 열다": to hold or host a party.
  • "파티에 가다": to go to a party.
  • "생일 파티": birthday party.
  • "환영 파티": welcome party.

Register and Politeness

"파티" is neutral and can be used in both casual and polite speech. When combined with polite verbs, it fits well in formal invitations or announcements.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "파티" with "모임" (meeting/gathering). "파티" implies a festive atmosphere, while "모임" can be more formal or business-like. Use "파티" when emphasizing fun and celebration.

Example Sentences

친구들과 집에서 작은 파티를 열었어요.

Chingudeulgwa jibeseo jageun patireul yeoreosseoyo.

I had a small party at home with my friends.

생일 파티에 모두 초대받았어요.

Saengil patie modu chodaebadasseoyo.

Everyone was invited to the birthday party.

파티에서 신나게 춤을 췄어요.

Patieseo sinnage chum-eul chwosseoyo.

I danced excitedly at the party.