urineun hoeuieseo jinjihage iyagihaeyo.

location particle

Breakdown of urineun hoeuieseo jinjihage iyagihaeyo.

• ~는: topic particle
• 우리: we
• 회의: meeting
• 이야기하다: to talk
• 진지하게: seriously

Questions & Answers about urineun hoeuieseo jinjihage iyagihaeyo.

Can you break the sentence down word by word?

• 우리-는: we + topic marker (as for us)
• 회의-에서: at/in the meeting (location-of-action particle)
• 진지하-게: seriously (adverb from the adjective 진지하다, “to be serious”)
• 이야기하-어요: talk/speak + polite present ending
• Literal flow: “As for us, at the meeting, (we) talk seriously.”

Why is it 우리는 and not 우리가? What’s the nuance difference?

• -는/은 marks the topic (“as for us”); it gives a general, background or contrastive frame.
• -가/이 marks the grammatical subject, highlighting “who” does the action.
• 우리는 sounds like a general habit or policy. 우리가 would emphasize “we (the ones who)” talk seriously, often answering “who does it?” or contrasting with others.

Why use 회의에서 and not 회의에?

• 에서 marks where an action happens. Talking is an action, so 회의에서 is natural.
• 에 marks static location, time, or destination: e.g., 회의에 참석해요 (attend the meeting), 사무실에 있어요 (be at the office).
• For “at the meeting” as the place of doing something, use 회의에서.

Does 이야기해요 mean “are talking right now” or “talk (in general)”?

• Present polite -해요 can be habitual/generic or present-time depending on context.
• For an ongoing action right now, say 이야기하고 있어요 (“We are talking”).
• Your sentence can mean either “We talk seriously (as a rule)” or “We’re talking seriously (now),” depending on context.

What exactly does 진지하게 mean, and how is it formed?

• 진지하게 = 진지하다 (to be serious/earnest) + -게 (adverb-maker) → “seriously, earnestly.”
• Use -게 to make many adjectives into adverbs: 빠르다 → 빠르게 (quickly), 조용하다 → 조용하게 (quietly).

How is 진지하게 different from 심각하게?

• 진지하게: earnestly, not joking around; neutral/positive tone depending on context.
• 심각하게: gravely/seriously because something is severe or problematic; heavier, often negative nuance.
• In meetings about tone or attitude, 진지하게 is usually better.

Is 얘기해요 okay instead of 이야기해요?

• Yes. 얘기 is the common contracted form of 이야기; both are standard.
• 이야기해요 and 얘기해요 mean the same. In speech, 얘기해요 is very common.

Can I drop 우리는? Do Koreans often omit subjects?

• Yes. Subjects are dropped when obvious from context.
• 회의에서 진지하게 이야기해요 is natural; it could mean “I/we/they talk seriously,” decided by context.

What politeness level is 이야기해요, and how can I make it more or less formal?

• 이야기해요: polite informal (neutral, everyday).
• More formal: 이야기합니다 (business/presentations).
• Casual with friends: 이야기해. Super polite/decisive: 이야기하겠습니다.

Can I say 회의에서는? What does stacking -에서는 mean?

• Yes. 회의에서는 = 회의에서
  • topic marker -는.
• It means “as for (things) in meetings,” often used for contrast or habitual statements: 회의에서는 진지하게 이야기해요 (“In meetings, we talk seriously [as a rule]”).

How do I say “during the meeting” instead of “at the meeting”?

• 회의 중(에) or 회의 도중에: “during the meeting” (formal-ish).
• 회의하는 동안: “while we are having the meeting.”
• Example: 회의 중에 진지하게 이야기해요.

How do I say what we’re talking about (e.g., the budget)?

• Use N에 대해(서): 예산에 대해 진지하게 이야기해요 (“We talk seriously about the budget”).
• You can also use an object when natural: 예산 문제를 진지하게 이야기해요.

Is 우리들 necessary to say “we”?

• No. 우리 already means “we.”
• 우리들 is used for emphasis or contrast (“we, as a group”), but it’s uncommon in neutral statements.

Any pronunciation tips for 회의에서 and 이야기해요/얘기해요?

• 회의 is often pronounced like “회이,” so 회의에서 sounds like “회이에서.”
• 이야기해요 is pronounced as written; 얘기해요 sounds like “예기해요.”
• Don’t insert extra pauses: say them smoothly as single units.

Are there more formal verbs than 이야기하다 for meetings?

• 논의하다 (to discuss formally), 의논하다 (to consult/discuss), 토론하다 (to debate), 대화하다 (to converse).
• Examples: 회의에서 예산을 논의해요/의논해요/토론해요.

Can I change the word order?

• Korean is flexible, but keep modifiers close to what they modify.
• 우리는 회의에서 진지하게 이야기해요 is the most natural.
• 우리는 진지하게 회의에서 이야기해요 is possible but less natural. Prioritize placing 진지하게 right before the verb phrase.

How do I say “We will talk seriously at the meeting”?

• 회의에서 진지하게 이야기할 거예요. (future/plan)
• More formal/decisive: 회의에서 진지하게 이야기하겠습니다.

What’s the difference among 회의, 모임, and 미팅?

• 회의: meeting (work/official), most standard for business.
• 모임: gathering/meet-up (any purpose, often social).
• 미팅: loanword; can mean a business meeting in some contexts, but also “group blind date” in everyday use—use 회의 for business to avoid confusion.

How would I phrase this politely if I’m addressing a senior or talking about a senior’s speech?

• Humble about your own speaking: 회의에서 진지하게 말씀드리겠습니다 (“I will speak to you (humbly) seriously at the meeting”).
• Honorific for a senior’s speaking: 부장님께서 회의에서 진지하게 말씀하셨어요.