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Korean
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 話題, from 話 (“conversing”) + 題 (“topic”).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | hwaje |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | hwaje |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | hwaje |
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| Yale Romanization? | hwacey |
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Noun
화제 • (hwaje) (hanja 話題)
- 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)”).