Korean word

수업

Pronunciation

Romanizationsueop

Meaning

  • nounclass

Example

오늘 수업이 쉬워요.o neul su eo bi swi wo yo

Today's class is easy.

Illustration for 수업 (class)

More examples

내일 수업을 들어야 해요.nae il su eo beul teu reo ya hae yo

I have to attend class tomorrow.

Core concept

A scheduled space where teaching and learning happen together.

Common phrases

  • 수업을 듣다su eo beul teut tta

    attend class

  • 수업이 끝나다su eo bi kkeun na da

    class ends

  • 수업을 준비하다su eo beul chun bi ha da

    prepare for class

Similar words

강의kangui: An instructor explains a subject step by step to a group of learners.
과외kwaoe: A private tutor gives extra lessons to one learner or a few learners outside school.

Definition in Korean

학교나 학원 등에서 교사가 학생에게 내용을 가르치고 학생이 배우는 활동이나 그 활동이 이루어지는 시간hak kkyo na ha gwon teung e seo kyo sa ga hak ssaeng e ge nae yong eul ka reu chi go hak ssaeng i pae u neun hwal dong i na keu hwal dong i i ru eo ji neun si gan

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean borrowing from a classical Chinese term formed from elements meaning giving and a task or activity.

Usage tips

  • In English, class can mean a group of students, but this Korean word focuses on the lesson or school period itself.

Related words

  • 수업료sueomnyotuitionnoun
  • 수업시간sueopssiganclass periodnoun

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