화제

Korean

Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 話題, from 話 (“conversing”) + 題 (“topic”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [ɸwa̠d͡ʑe̞]
• Phonetic hangul: [화제]

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

Noun

화제 • (hwaje) (hanja 話題)

1. topic of discussion

   Synonym: 이야깃거리 (iyagitgeori)

   자 이제 당신들끼리 화젯거리가 생겼네요. 둘 다 한 잔 하러 갈까요?

   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

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