π νκ΅ (School) in Korean
The Korean word for school is νκ΅ (hak-gyo).
Whether you’re studying in Korea, talking about school experiences, or teaching Korean, knowing school-related vocabulary is essential!
In this post, you’ll learn 40+ key Korean school words, including classroom terms, student levels, subjects, and school supplies. Save this list and start practicing today!
π« School Places in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| νκ΅ | hak-gyo | School |
| κ΅μ€ | gyo-sil | Classroom |
| κ°μμ€ | gang-ui-sil | Lecture room |
| λμκ΄ | do-seo-gwan | Library |
| μ΄λμ₯ | un-dong-jang | Schoolyard, playground |
| 체μ‘κ΄ | che-yuk-gwan | Gymnasium |
| μλΉ | sik-dang | Cafeteria |
| κΈ°μμ¬ | gi-suk-sa | Dormitory |
π©βπ« People at School
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ μλ | seon-saeng-nim | Teacher |
| κ΅μλ | gyo-su-nim | Professor |
| νμ | hak-saeng | Student |
| μ΄λ±νμ | cho-deung-hak-saeng | Elementary school student |
| μ€νμ | jung-hak-saeng | Middle school student |
| κ³ λ±νμ | go-deung-hak-saeng | High school student |
| λνμ | dae-hak-saeng | University student |
| λκΈμ / λ° μΉκ΅¬ | dong-geub-saeng / ban chin-gu | Classmate |
| μ λ°° | seon-bae | Senior (upperclassman) |
| νλ°° | hu-bae | Junior (lowerclassman) |
π School Subjects in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| κ΅μ΄ | guk-eo | Korean language |
| μμ΄ | yeong-eo | English |
| μν | su-hak | Mathematics |
| κ³Όν | gwa-hak | Science |
| μ¬ν | sa-hwe | Social studies |
| μμ¬ | yeok-sa | History |
| λ―Έμ | mi-sul | Art |
| μμ | eum-ak | Music |
| μ²΄μ‘ | che-yuk | Physical education |
| μ»΄ν¨ν° / μ 보 κ³Όν | keom-pyu-teo / jeong-bo gwa-hak | Computer science |
π Classroom & School Supplies
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μμ | su-eop | Class, lesson |
| κ³Όλͺ© | gwa-mok | Subject |
| μμ | suk-je | Homework |
| μν | si-heom | Exam, test |
| μ±μ | seong-jeok | Grades, score |
| μ± | chaek | Book |
| κ΅κ³Όμ | gyo-gwa-seo | Textbook |
| λ ΈνΈ / κ³΅μ± | no-teu / gong-chaek | Notebook |
| μ°ν | yeon-pil | Pencil |
| ν | pen | Pen |
| μ§μ°κ° | ji-u-gae | Eraser |
| μΉ ν | chil-pan | Blackboard, whiteboard |
| λΆν | bun-pil | Chalk |
| μ± μ | chaek-sang | Desk |
| μμ | ui-ja | Chair |
π― Practice Time!
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1οΈβ£ What is the Korean word for “library”? π
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