Korean word

대학교수

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaehakkkyosu

Meaning

  • noununiversity professor

Example

저는 대학교수를 만나러 갔습니다.cheo neun tae hak kkyo su reul man na reo kat sseum ni da

I went to meet a university professor.

Illustration for 대학교수 (university professor)

More examples

대학교수의 조언이 큰 도움이 되었습니다.tae hak kkyo su ui cho eo ni keun to u mi toe eot sseum ni da

The university professor's advice was a great help.

Core concept

A university-based academic whose work combines teaching with research.

Common phrases

  • 대학교수의 강의를 듣다tae hak kkyo su ui kang ui reul teut tta

    attend a university professor's lecture

  • 대학교수를 존경하다tae hak kkyo su reul chon gyeong ha da

    respect a university professor

  • 대학교수에게서 배우다tae hak kkyo su e ge seo pae u da

    learn from a university professor

Similar words

교수kyosu: A university academic who holds a teaching position in a subject or field.
교수님kyosunim: A respectful way to address or refer to a professor.
선생님seonsaengnim: A respectful term for someone who teaches and guides learners.
강사kangsa: An instructor who leads lectures or courses, often for a limited time.

Definition in Korean

대학에서 학생을 가르치고 연구하는 사람을 이르는 말.tae ha ge seo hak ssaeng eul ka reu chi go yeon gu ha neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word joins 대학 (daehak, "university") with 교수 (kkyosu, "professor") to name a professor working in higher education.

Usage tips

  • English often uses professor without stating the workplace, while this Korean word makes the university setting part of the meaning.

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