세션
sesyeon
The English word "session" is translated into Korean as 세션 (sesyeon).
세션 is used to describe a period devoted to a particular activity. In formal contexts, 회의 is used for a formal meeting or session, while 강연 is used when the session refers to a lecture or speech.
Meaning: period devoted to a particular activity (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sesyeon
Did you know?
- In the Korean music industry, a 세션 often refers specifically to a professional session musician hired for a recording or live show rather than the time period itself.
- In Korean gaming culture, a 'session' of playing together is often referred to using the word 판 (pan), which refers to a single round or a board/set.
- While 세션 is used for technical or modern events, traditional Korean gatherings often use the term 판, which describes a 'session' as a space where a specific social or artistic energy is unfolding.
Examples in context
- 오늘 회의에서 세션을 진행할 것입니다.We will have a session during today's meeting.
- 저는 내일 학회에서 세션을 진행할 예정입니다.I will be conducting a session at the conference tomorrow.
- 내일 친구들과 스터디 모임을 가질 거야.I'm going to have a study session with friends tomorrow.
- 오늘 저녁 카페에서 스터디 시간을 가져요.Let's have a study session at the café this evening.
- 이번 세션은 정말 유익했어요.ibeon sesyeon-eun jeongmal yuik-haesseoyo.This session was really informative.
- 오후 세션은 몇 시에 시작하나요?ohu sesyeon-eun myeot si-e sijak-hanayo?What time does the afternoon session start?
- 데이터 분석 세션을 준비하고 있어요.deiteo bunseok sesyeon-eul junbi-hago isseoyo.I am preparing a data analysis session.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are discussing a workout schedule.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨, 오늘 운동 세션 언제 시작해요?Seoyeon ssi, oneul undong sesyeon eonje sijakaeyo?Seoyeon, when does today's workout session start?
- 서연 Seo-yeon오후 두 시에 시작할 예정이에요, 민준 씨.ohu du si-e sijakhal yejeong-ieyo, Minjun ssi.It is scheduled to start at 2 p.m., Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun그 세션은 얼마나 오래 걸릴까요?geu sesyeon-eun eolmana orae geollilkkayo?How long will that session take?
- 서연 Seo-yeon한 시간 정도 걸릴 거예요.han sigan jeongdo geollil geoyeyo.It will take about an hour.
