Korean Dictionary
How to say "Assignment" in Korean
“Assignment” in Korean is 과제 (pronounced "Gwaje").
과제
Gwaje
Usage & Context
Assignments (과제) in Korean universities include a variety of tasks such as essays, problem sets, research projects, lab reports, and group presentations. Korean students are expected to complete 과제 thoroughly and on time. University assignments are often posted on online learning platforms, and plagiarism is treated very seriously by Korean academic institutions.
Example Sentence
이번 주 과제가 너무 많아요.
There are too many assignments this week.
How to use 과제 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Assignment” is 과제, romanized as Gwaje.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 과제.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Gwa', sounds like 'gwa' in 'guacamole' but without the 'mo'. The second syllable, 'Je', is pronounced like 'jeh' in 'jet'. The stress is relatively even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
A student discussing a new assignment from their professor.
교수님이 다음 주까지 과제를 내주셨어요.
The professor gave us an assignment due next week.
A friend complaining about being busy with schoolwork over the weekend.
과제 때문에 주말 내내 집에 있었어.
I was home all weekend because of assignments.
A student talking about the types of assignments for the current semester.
이번 학기 과제는 팀 프로젝트가 많아요.
There are many team projects among the assignments this semester.
Cultural Context
과제 (gwaje) is a central term in Korean academic life, encompassing everything from essays and problem sets to research projects. Students often feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of 과제, a common theme in K-dramas depicting university life. The pressure to complete 과제 thoroughly and on time is significant, reflecting Korea's competitive educational environment. It's more comprehensive than just 'homework' (숙제, sukje), which is typically for younger students.
Editorial note
We review entries like 과제 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
과제 제출
Assignment submission
과제가 너무 많다
There are too many assignments.
과제를 하다
To do an assignment
Related Expressions
숙제
Sukje
Homework (often for younger students)
보고서
Bogoseo
Report
발표
Balpyo
Presentation
시험
Siheom
Exam
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