화제

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Korean

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Etymology

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Sino-Korean word from 話題, from (conversing) + (topic).

Pronunciation

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Romanizations
Revised Romanization?hwaje
Revised Romanization (translit.)?hwaje
McCune–Reischauer?hwaje
Yale Romanization?hwacey

Noun

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화제 (hwaje) (hanja 話題)

  1. topic of discussion
    Synonym: 이야깃거리 (iyagitgeori)
    이제 당신끼리 화젯거리 생겼네요. 하러 ?
    Ja ije dangsin-deul-kkiri hwajetgeori-ga saenggyeonneyo. Dul da han jan hareo gal-kka-yo?
    Well, now you've got something to talk about, can I get you both a drink?

Usage notes

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Not to be confused with 화재(火災) (hwajae, fire (as a disaster)).