School in Korean – Learn All Korean Vocabulary Related to School!
In this article we will share to you vocabulary and words related to school in korean language. If you plan to learn korean language, do student exchange, or work in south korea as a teacher or education related job, then you want to read this to the end.
School in Korean
School in Korean language is 학교[hakgyo], whether for elementary or even university, the words 학교 is always attached to it.
School Sentence
Let’s try to create some sentence related to school in korean.
- 오늘은 토요일이니까 학교에 안가도 되서 좋아.
(oneuleun toyoilinikka hakgyoe angado doeseo joa).
It is good that I do not have to go to school today because it is Saturday. - 좋은 대학교에 입학하게 되기 위해서 열심히 공부해요.
(joeun daehakgyoe ipakage doegi wihaeseo yeolsimhi gongbuhaeyo.)
I study hard because I want to get into a good university. - 제가 제일 좋은 수업은 영어에요.
(jega jeil joeun sueobeun yeongeoeyo.)
My favorite school subject is English. - 지금 한국어학원을 다니고 있어요.
(jigeum hangugeohagwoneul danigo isseoyo.)
I am currently attending Korean language school. - 학교에서 공부를 열심히 해야지만 학원에서도 잘할수 있어.
(hakgyoeseo gongbureul yeolsimi haeyajiman hakwoneseodo jalhalsu isseo).
You must study hard in school so you will do well in after-school academy.
Note: it is very common for a student in South Korea to attend multiple after-school programs called 학원 (hak-won) or academy.
School-related vocabulary in Korean
Type of School and education in South Korea
| 초등학교 (chodeunghakgyo) | elementary school |
| 중학교 (junghakgyo) | middle school |
| 고등학교 (godeunghakgyo) | high school |
| 대학교 (daehakgyo) | university |
| 대학원 (daehagwon) | graduate school |
| 학원 (hagwon) | cram school, private academy |
| 유치원 (yuchiwon) | kindergarten |
| 어린이집 (eorinijip) | day-care center |
| 어학원 (eohagwon) |
language school |
Grade and people related to school
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 교수 (gyosu) | professor |
| 교사 (gyosa) | school teacher |
| 선생님 (seonsaengnim) | teacher |
| 학생 (haksaeng) | student |
| 중학생 (junghaksaeng) | middle school students |
| 고등학생 (godeunghaksaeng) | high school students |
| 초등학교 선생님 (chodeunghakgyo seonsaengnim) | primary school teacher |
| 유치원생 (yuchiwonsaeng) | kindergartener |
Grade Numbers
| Korean | English |
| 1학년 (junghakgyo) | first grade |
| 2학년 (godeunghakgyo) | second grade |
| 3학년 (daehakgyo) | third grade |
| 4학년 (daehagwon) | fourth grade |
| 5학년 (hagwon) | fifth grade |
| 6학년 (yukangnyeon) | sixth grade |
School subject
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 과목 (gwamok) | subject |
| 영어 (yeongeo) | english |
| 수학 (suhak) | mathematics |
| 미술 (misul) | art |
| 과학 (gwahak) | science |
| 체육 (cheyuk) | sports |
| 과학 (gwahak) | science |
| 생물학 (saengmulgwan) | biology |
School and Education Verbs
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 가르치다 (gareuchida) | to teach |
| 배우다 (baeuda) | to learn |
| 연습하다 (yeonseupada) | to practice |
| 공부하다 (gongbuhada) | to study |
| 교육하다 (gyoyukada) | to educate |
school-related words in Korean
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 등교 (deunggyo) | attending school |
| 입학 (iphak) | admission to school |
| 시험 (siheom) | exam |
| 강당 (gangdang) | auditorium, assembly hall |
| 학교식당 (hakgyosikdang) | school cafeteria |
| 소풍 (sopung) | picnic |
| 학년 (hangnyeon) | grade |
| 교육 (gyoyuk) | education |
| 도서관 (doseogwan) | library |
| 전학 (jeonhak) | transfer school |
How do you think about these school words in korean? Do you learn something today? Let us know in the comments below!
