English–Korean
“private tutoring” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkwaoe
Example
저는 이번 학기부터 과외를 받기 시작했어요.cheo neun i beon hak kki bu teo kwa oe reul pat kki si ja kae sseo yo
I started receiving private tutoring this semester.
How to say “private tutoring” in Korean
“Private tutoring” in Korean is 과외 (kwaoe).
Extra instruction given to a student privately or in a small group outside regular school classes.
Example sentences with 과외
아이에게 과외를 시키기로 했어요.a i e ge kwa oe reul si ki gi ro hae sseo yo
I decided to have my child receive private tutoring.
Tips for using 과외
- A useful contrast is that 과외 (gwaoe, "private tutoring") commonly suggests regular instruction arranged separately from school, while English tutoring can also describe occasional help.