English–Korean

“high school” in Korean

Korean

Also고교 (kogyo)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkodeunghakkkyo

Example

저는 고등학교에 다녀요.cheo neun ko deung hak kkyo e ta nyeo yo

I go to high school.

Illustration for 고등학교 (high school)

How to say “high school” in Korean

“High school” in Korean is 고등학교 (kodeunghakkkyo).

The next school stage after middle school, combining general education with preparation for later study or work.

Full entry for 고등학교: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 고등학교

언니가 어제 고등학교를 졸업했어.eon ni ga eo je ko deung hak kkyo reul cho reo pae sseo

My older sister graduated from high school yesterday.

Tips for using 고등학교

  • This word is a practical way to explain where someone is in the Korean school system when discussing school life or background.

Other Korean words for “high school”

우리 고교에서 운동회를 해요.u ri ko gyo e seo un dong hoe reul hae yo

We have a sports day at our high school.

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