Korean word

학기

Pronunciation

Romanizationhakkki

Meaning

  • nounsemester

Example

학기가 끝나면 방학이에요.hak kki ga kkeun na myeon pang ha gi e yo

When the semester ends, it's vacation time.

Illustration for 학기 (semester)

More examples

이번 학기에는 수업이 많아서 바빠요.i beon hak kki e neun su eo bi ma na seo pa ppa yo

I'm busy this semester because I have a lot of classes.

Core concept

A defined block of classes within a school year.

Common phrases

  • 이번 학기i beon hak kki

    this semester

  • 다음 학기ta eum hak kki

    next semester

  • 지난 학기chi nan hak kki

    last semester

Similar words

학년hangnyeon: A student's place in the sequence of school years or educational levels.
방학panghak: A scheduled period when students do not attend classes and rest.
학기말hakkkimal: The period when a semester comes to an end.
학기초hakkkicho: The period when a semester begins.

Definition in Korean

학교의 한 해를 나누어 정한 수업 기간으로, 한 학년에 속한 한 부분을 가리키는 말.hak kkyo ui han hae reul na nu eo cheong han su eop ki ga neu ro han hang nyeo ne so kan han pu bu neul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound formed from elements meaning learning and period, so it names a period set aside for study.

Usage tips

  • In Korean school and university calendars, this word marks natural boundaries for classes, enrollment, and grades.

Opposites

Related words

  • 신학기sinhakkkinew semesternoun
  • 학기말hakkkimalend of semesternoun
  • 학기제hakkkijesemester systemnoun

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