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개최

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '개최' (gaechoe) specifically means to host or hold an event such as a meeting, conference, festival, or ceremony. It is a formal term often used in official or business contexts.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '개최' used with words like '회의' (meeting), '축제' (festival), '행사' (event), and '대회' (competition). It implies organizing and managing the event rather than just attending.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 개최하다: to host or hold (an event)
  • 국제 회의를 개최하다: to host an international conference
  • 행사를 개최하다: to hold an event

These collocations are common in news reports, announcements, and formal invitations.

Register and Politeness

'개최' is a formal noun and is often paired with the verb '하다' to form a verb phrase. It is suitable for formal speech and writing.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '개최' with '참석하다' (to attend) or '참가하다' (to participate). Remember, '개최' refers to the act of hosting or organizing, not attending.

Example Sentences

내년에 국제 회의를 개최할 예정입니다.

Naenyeone gukje hoeuireul gaechoehal yejeongimnida.

We plan to host an international conference next year.

이 도시는 매년 음악 축제를 개최합니다.

I dosineun maenyeon eumak chukjeleul gaechoehamnida.

This city holds a music festival every year.

행사를 성공적으로 개최하려면 철저한 준비가 필요합니다.

Haengsareul seonggongjeogeuro gaechoeryeomyeon cheoljjeohan junbiga piryohamnida.

To successfully host an event, thorough preparation is necessary.