When to use speech in Korean

When to use it

A speech (연설) is when a person talks to many people in a formal or important way. People give a speech at school, at events, in politics, or on TV. We use this word when one person speaks and many others listen.

Example sentences

1. 교장 선생님이 연설을 했어요.

   The principal gave a speech.

2. 우리는 학교에서 짧은 연설을 들었어요.

   We listened to a short speech at school.

3. 집에서 아빠와 연설을 봤어요.

   I watched a speech with my dad at home.

4. 공원에서 시장의 연설이 있었어요.

   There was the mayor's speech in the park.

5. 친구가 반장 선거 연설을 했어요.

   My friend gave a class president election speech.

6. 광장에서 유명한 사람의 연설을 들었어요.

   We listened to a famous person's speech in the square.