affair — a matter or situation that concerns someone; an event or sequence of events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a matter or situation that concerns someone; an event or sequence of events
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈfer/
Korean meaning: 일, 사건, 문제
Korean pronunciation: 어-페어 (강세: 페어)
Example Sentences
- The company Christmas party turned into quite an affair when the boss started karaoke.
- Mind your own affairs and stop gossiping about others.
- The charity gala was a black-tie affair with celebrities everywhere.
affair
NOUN//əˈfer//
a matter or situation that concerns someone; an event or sequence of events
The charity event was a successful affair attended by hundreds.
Managing the affair became the mayor's top priority. (AN IMPORTANT AFFAIR = AN IMPORTANT MATTER → something important that needs attention)
Prepare for the affair, then gather and share memorable moments.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'affaire'에서 온 단어로, '해야 할 일'이라는 의미였습니다. 라틴어 'ad'(~에게)와 'facere'(하다)가 합쳐진 형태로, 원래는 단순히 '업무'나 '할 일'을 뜻했지만 시간이 지나면서 '사건'이나 '관계'의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The company Christmas party turned into quite an affair when the boss started karaoke.”
“Mind your own affairs and stop gossiping about others.”
“The charity gala was a black-tie affair with celebrities everywhere.”
“His affair with pizza delivery became legendary - he ordered from the same place every day for two years.”
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