Korean Dictionary
How to say "Class" in Korean
“Class” in Korean is 수업 (pronounced "Sueop").
수업
Sueop
Usage & Context
Classes (수업) in Korean schools typically run 45 minutes in elementary and middle school and 50 minutes in high school. Korean students change teachers for each subject rather than rooms, and classrooms are the students' home base for the school day. '수업 시작!' (Class begins!) signals the start of focused learning time.
Example Sentence
오늘 수업이 세 개 있어요.
I have three classes today.
How to use 수업 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Class” is 수업, romanized as Sueop.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Sueop" is pronounced "soo-up." The "soo" is like "sue" in "pursue." The "eop" sounds like "up" in "cup," but with a slightly softer "p" at the end, similar to the unreleased "p" in "Dap."
More Example Sentences
A student checking their schedule between periods.
다음 수업은 수학이에요.
The next class is math.
A teacher reminding students to pay attention.
수업 시간에 졸면 안 돼요.
You shouldn't doze off during class.
A student expressing interest in extracurricular activities.
방과 후 수업에 참여하고 싶어요.
I want to participate in after-school classes.
Cultural Context
"수업" (sueop) is the fundamental unit of learning in Korean schools, from elementary to university. The phrase "수업 시작!" (sueop sijak!) is a familiar call for students to focus. Unlike some Western systems, students often stay in one classroom while teachers rotate, making the classroom their "home base." The intensity of "수업" is often followed by "야자" (yaja, self-study at night) in high school, reflecting the demanding academic environment.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수업 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
수업을 듣다.
To take/attend a class.
수업을 하다.
To teach a class.
수업이 끝나다.
Class ends.
Related Expressions
교실
Gyosil
Classroom
학급
Hakgeup
Class (as in a group of students)
과목
Gwamok
Subject (of study)
강의
Gangui
Lecture (often used for university classes)
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