🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

개회 연설

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gaehwa yeonseol

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Opening Speech/ˈoʊ.pən.ɪŋ spiːch/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"개회 연설은 모든 참석자를 감동시켰습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A formal address delivered at the beginning of a gathering or event.

    "The mayor's opening speech set the tone for the entire conference."
  2. 2

    The introductory remarks made by a speaker to welcome attendees.

    "Her opening speech included acknowledgments of the sponsors and participants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'opening' derives from the Old English 'openian', meaning to make or become open, while 'speech' comes from the Old English 'spǣc', meaning the faculty of speaking or a spoken expression. The combination reflects the act of delivering a speech at the beginning of an event, evolving from formal oratory traditions.

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