Korean Dictionary
How to say "Final Exam" in Korean
“Final Exam” in Korean is 기말고사 (pronounced "gimalgosa").
기말고사
gimalgosa
Usage & Context
An exam given at the end of the semester. Final exams are the most important exams in Korean schools. Students study intensively for final exams.
Example Sentence
기말고사를 준비하고 있다.
I am preparing for the final exam.
How to use 기말고사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Final Exam” is 기말고사, romanized as gimalgosa.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
기말고사 (gimalgosa) is pronounced 'gee-mahl go-sah'. '기' sounds like 'gee' (as in 'geese'), '말' like 'mahl' (as in 'mall'), '고' like 'go' (as in 'go'), and '사' like 'sah' (as in 'sahara').
More Example Sentences
A student expressing stress during exam period.
기말고사 때문에 잠을 못 자고 있어요.
I can't sleep because of the final exams.
A student complaining about the amount of material to study.
이번 기말고사 범위가 너무 넓어요.
The scope for this final exam is too broad.
Friends making plans for after the stressful exam period.
기말고사 끝나고 뭐 할 거야?
What are you going to do after final exams?
Cultural Context
In the highly competitive Korean education system, '기말고사' (final exams) along with '중간고사' (mid-term exams) are incredibly high-stakes. These exams significantly impact students' grades, which in turn affect university admissions and future career prospects. Students often engage in intense cramming sessions (벼락치기, byeorakchigi) and attend private academies (학원, hagwon) to prepare, making the exam period a time of immense pressure and stress for many.
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Common Phrases
기말고사 잘 봐!
Do well on your final exams!
기말고사 기간
Final exam period.
기말고사 공부하다.
To study for final exams.
Related Expressions
중간고사
junggangosa
Mid-term exam
시험
siheom
Exam, test (general term)
수능
suneung
College Scholastic Ability Test (national university entrance exam)
성적
seongjeok
Grades, scores
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