Korean word

고급

Pronunciation

Romanizationkogeup

Meaning

  • nounadvanced

Example

저는 고급 수업을 듣고 있어요.cheo neun ko geup su eo beul teut kko i sseo yo

I'm taking an advanced class.

Illustration for 고급 (advanced)

More examples

그 가게는 고급 제품을 판매해요.keu ka ge neun ko geup che pu meul pan mae hae yo

That store sells high-end products.

Core concept

The upper level of a scale, suggesting advanced ability or goods made to a premium standard.

Common phrases

  • 고급 수업ko geup su eop

    advanced class

  • 고급 호텔ko geup ho tel

    luxury hotel

  • 고급 제품ko geup che pum

    high-end product

Similar words

상급sanggeup: An upper level used for study or competition.
고급반kogeupppan: A class designed for learners at an advanced level.
최고급choegogeup: The highest level of quality, value, or rank.

Definition in Korean

어떤 분야에서 수준이나 등급이 높은 단계eo tteon pu nya e seo su ju ni na teung geu bi no peun tan gye

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 고급 (gogeup, "advanced level") combines 고 (go, "high") with 급 (geup, "grade"), so its central idea is a high grade.

Usage tips

  • English learners may expect one fixed meaning, but Korean uses this word for both advanced study and high-end goods when the surrounding noun supplies the context.

Other meanings

  • luxurynoun
  • high-qualitynoun

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