Korean word

고등학교

Pronunciation

Romanizationkodeunghakkkyo

Meaning

  • nounhigh school

Example

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

I go to high school.

Illustration for 고등학교 (high school)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 고등학교에 다니다ko deung hak kkyo e ta ni da

    attend high school

  • 고등학교를 졸업하다ko deung hak kkyo reul cho reo pa da

    graduate from high school

  • 고등학교에서 공부하다ko deung hak kkyo e seo kong bu ha da

    study at high school

Similar words

고등학생kodeunghakssaeng: A student whose regular studies take place at the high school level.
고교kogyo: A brief form of the name for high school used in daily conversation and headlines.
고딩koding: An informal word for a young person attending high school.

Definition in Korean

중학교를 마친 뒤 보통 3년 동안 다니며 대학 진학이나 진로 준비를 하는 학교.chung hak kkyo reul ma chin twi po tong 3 nyeon tong an ta ni myeo tae hak chin ha gi na chil lo chun bi reul ha neun hak kkyo

Word origin

The word is formed from 고등 (godeung, "higher") plus 학교 (hakkkyo, "school"), reflecting its place above middle school.

Usage tips

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

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