English–Korean
“major” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheongong
Example
대학교에서 전공을 바꿨어.tae hak kkyo e seo cheon gong eul pa kkwo sseo
I changed my major at university.
How to say “major” in Korean
“Major” in Korean is 전공 (cheongong).
The main academic or skilled field someone chooses to learn in depth.
Example sentences with 전공
취업할 때 전공을 살리면 도움이 돼요.chwi eo pal ttae cheon gong eul sal li myeon to u mi twae yo
It helps to use your major when looking for a job.
Tips for using 전공
- In Korean, this noun can label a focused field in both study and work, linking campus vocabulary with workplace conversations.