Korean word

휴학생

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyuhakssaeng

Meaning

  • nounstudent on leave of absence

Example

저는 휴학생이에요.cheo neun hyu hak ssaeng i e yo

I'm a student on leave of absence.

Illustration for 휴학생 (student on leave of absence)

More examples

최근에 휴학생이 늘었다고 들었어요.choe geu ne hyu hak ssaeng i neu reot tta go teu reo sseo yo

I heard that the number of students on leave has recently increased.

Core concept

An enrolled student temporarily steps away from classes while keeping student status.

Common phrases

  • 휴학생 수hyu hak ssaeng su

    number of students on leave

  • 휴학생 증가hyu hak ssaeng cheung ga

    increase in students on leave

Similar words

재학생chaehakssaeng: A student with active enrollment is continuing studies at the school.
졸업생choreopssaeng: A graduate has completed the studies required by a school or educational institution.
복학생pokakssaeng: A student comes back to school after a period of approved absence.
제적chejeok: The formal cancellation of enrollment removes a person from the school's records.

Definition in Korean

일시적으로 학교를 떠나 학적은 유지한 채 수업에 참여하지 않는 학생.il ssi jeo geu ro hak kkyo reul tteo na hak jjeo geun yu ji han chae su eo be cha myeo ha ji an neun hak ssaeng

Word origin

The term combines the Korean word for a leave of absence with the word for student, highlighting that the student remains enrolled while not attending classes.

Usage tips

  • The word describes a pause in student life, not a final change such as leaving school permanently or graduating.

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