Korean word

예습

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeseup

Meaning

  • nounpreview

Example

친구랑 예습을 같이 했어.chin gu rang ye seu beul ka chi hae sseo

I studied ahead with my friend.

Illustration for 예습 (preview)

More examples

다음 수업을 위해 예습을 해 두는 것이 좋아요.ta eum su eo beul wi hae ye seu beul hae tu neun keo si cho a yo

You should study in advance for the next class.

Core concept

Studying lesson material before class so the content and questions feel familiar.

Common phrases

  • 예습을 해 두다ye seu beul hae tu da

    study in advance

  • 예습을 확인하다ye seu beul hwa gin ha da

    check the preparatory study

Similar words

준비chunbi: Getting needed things and one's mind ready before an activity or event.
복습poksseup: Going over learned lessons or skills again to strengthen understanding and memory.

Definition in Korean

수업이나 모임 전에 미리 공부하여 내용이나 문제를 준비하는 행동이나 그 공부su eo bi na mo im cheo ne mi ri kong bu ha yeo nae yong i na mun je reul chun bi ha neun haeng dong i na keu kong bu

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning beforehand and study, giving it the sense of studying in advance.

Usage tips

  • English preview can mean a short look at a film or book, while this word usually suggests working through lesson material before class.

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