English–Korean
“classmate” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtongchang
Example
그는 내 동창이에요.keu neun nae tong chang i e yo
He is my classmate.
How to say “classmate” in Korean
“Classmate” in Korean is 동창 (tongchang).
A person who shared a school or grade with someone during an earlier period of study.
Example sentences with 동창
대학 동창과 가끔 연락해요.tae hak tong chang gwa ka kkeum yeol la kae yo
I occasionally keep in touch with my university classmate.
Tips for using 동창
- Unlike the usual English sense of classmate, this word often points to a school connection from the past rather than a current class relationship.