Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 파티 | pati | [pʰa̠tʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 잔치 | janchi | [t͡ɕa̠ɲt͡ɕʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | traditional |
The word 파티 refers to a social gathering. To say you are hosting or throwing a party, you can use the phrase 파티를 열다. To say you are going to a party, use 파티에 가다. If you are referring to a specific type of gathering where people enjoy fried chicken and beer together, you can use the term 치맥회. For social outings or gatherings organized by groups like school or work colleagues, the informal abbreviation 엠티 (MT) is often used.
Which one should you use?
파티 is a modern loanword used for Western-style social gatherings like birthday parties or housewarmings. For highly formal settings, such as an official reception or banquet, the term 연회 is more appropriate.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing movement toward a party, use the particle 에 with the verb 가다 to form 파티에 가다.
How do you pronounce it?
pati
Did you know?
- At a traditional 잔치, it is common for guests to bring a cash gift in a white envelope rather than a wrapped physical present.
- The abbreviation 엠티 comes from 'Membership Training'. Unlike Western parties, these are often overnight trips to the countryside used to build bonds between students or coworkers.
- The word 잔치 can be used metaphorically to describe a sudden abundance of something, such as a 'flower party' when many blossoms bloom at once.
Examples in context
- 난 생일 파티에 못 갔어.I couldn't come to the birthday party.This sentence shows how to use 파티 when discussing being unable to attend a birthday party.Tatoeba #8729107 by Eunhee, translation #1120650 by ellasevia
- 누가 널 파티에 초대했어?Who invited you to the party?This sentence demonstrates using 파티 in the context of an invitation.Tatoeba #11104564 by intertime, translation #3454215 by CK
- 톰만 빼고 다들 파티에 갔어.Everyone except Tom went to the party.This sentence illustrates the use of 파티 to describe people attending an event.Tatoeba #4749589 by kimhkng, translation #4013831 by CK
- 오늘 밤에 파티가 있어요.There is a party tonight.
- 저희 회사에서 매년 연회를 개최합니다.Our company holds an annual banquet.
- 회식으로 치맥회를 가졌어요.We had a chicken and beer party for the company dinner.
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Example conversation
Dohyun and Subin are talking about a housewarming event.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이번 주말에 집들이 파티를 할 거야.Ibeon jumare jipdeuri patireul hal geoya.I am going to have a housewarming party this weekend.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말? 나도 파티에 가도 돼?Jeongmal? Nado patie gado dwae?Really? Can I go to the party too?
- 도현 Do-hyeon당연하지, 수빈아. 꼭 와.Dangyeonhaji, Subina. Kkok wa.Of course, Subin. Please come.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워, 도현아. 기대된다!Gomawo, Dohyuna. Gidaedwenda!Thanks, Dohyun. I'm looking forward to it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “party” translations and entries 파티, 잔치, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
