Korean word

대학원생

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaehagwonsaeng

Meaning

  • noungraduate student

Example

저는 대학원생입니다.cheo neun tae ha gwon saeng im ni da

I am a graduate student.

Illustration for 대학원생 (graduate student)

More examples

요즘 대학원생이라서 공부가 바빠요.yo jeum tae ha gwon saeng i ra seo kong bu ga pa ppa yo

These days, because I am a graduate student, I am busy studying.

Core concept

A learner working toward a master's or doctoral degree through specialized study and research.

Common phrases

  • 대학원생입니다tae ha gwon saeng im ni da

    is a graduate student

  • 대학원생이라서tae ha gwon saeng i ra seo

    because one is a graduate student

  • 대학원생 생활tae ha gwon saeng saeng hwal

    graduate student life

Similar words

석사생seokssasaeng: A student enrolled in a master's program and working toward a master's degree.
박사생pakssasaeng: A student in a doctoral program conducting long-term research for a doctorate.
연구원yeonguwon: A research professional employed by an institute, company, or other organization.

Definition in Korean

대학원생은 학부를 졸업하고 석사나 박사 과정을 밟으며 연구나 전문 공부를 하는 학생이다.tae ha gwon saeng eun hak ppu reul cho reo pa go seok ssa na pak ssa kwa jeong eul pa beu myeo yeon gu na cheon mun kong bu reul ha neun hak ssaeng i da

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean term for graduate school with a word for a person who belongs to or studies in a place.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when introducing an academic background because it shows that the speaker is still a student, even when much of the study involves independent research.

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