Korean word

대학

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaehak

Meaning

  • noununiversity

Example

저는 대학에 다니고 있어요.cheo neun tae ha ge ta ni go i sseo yo

I'm attending university.

Illustration for 대학 (university)

More examples

내년에 대학에 지원할 거예요.nae nyeo ne tae ha ge chi won hal kkeo ye yo

I will apply to university next year.

Core concept

A higher-education community where students study different subjects, attend lectures, and do research.

Common phrases

  • 대학에 지원하다tae ha ge chi won ha da

    apply to university

  • 대학을 선택하다tae ha geul seon tae ka da

    choose a university

  • 대학에 다니다tae ha ge ta ni da

    attend university

Similar words

대학교taehakkkyo: The full formal term for an institution that provides broad higher education.
학교hakkkyo: A place or institution where children and adults learn through teaching and study.
대학원taehagwon: A higher-level course or institution for earning a master's or doctoral degree.
학원hagwon: A privately run place for extra lessons in subjects, skills, or hobbies.

Definition in Korean

대학은 고등교육을 제공하는 기관으로, 여러 전공의 강의를 듣고 연구하는 곳tae ha geun ko deung gyo yu geul che gong ha neun ki gwa neu ro yeo reo cheon gong ui kang ui reul teut kko yeon gu ha neun kot

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning great and learning, creating a compact image of advanced study.

Usage tips

  • Learning this noun helps learners understand conversations about university admission, student life, and graduation.

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