Korean word

교실

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyosil

Meaning

  • nounclassroom

Example

교실에서 공부할게요.kyo si re seo kong bu hal kke yo

I'll study in the classroom.

Illustration for 교실 (classroom)

More examples

교실 분위기가 조용해요.kyo sil pu nwi gi ga cho yong hae yo

The classroom has a quiet atmosphere.

Core concept

A school room where students gather to learn or study together.

Common phrases

  • 교실에서kyo si re seo

    in the classroom

  • 교실 분위기kyo sil pu nwi gi

    classroom atmosphere

  • 교실 수업kyo sil su eop

    classroom instruction

Similar words

강의실kanguisil: A lecture room where learners listen to and follow a teacher's presentation.
학원hagwon: A private institution that offers lessons in schoolwork, skills, or hobbies.

Definition in Korean

학교에서 학생들이 수업이나 자습을 하는 한 칸의 방hak kkyo e seo hak ssaeng deu ri su eo bi na cha seu beul ha neun han ka nui pang

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning school and room to name a room used for lessons or study.

Usage tips

  • When the intended place is the room, English uses in the classroom rather than in the class, which helps keep the location meaning clear.

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