Korean Dictionary
How to say "Graduation Ceremony" in Korean
“Graduation Ceremony” in Korean is 졸업식 (pronounced "joreopssik").
졸업식
joreopssik
Usage & Context
졸업식 in Korea is a formal milestone celebrated with elaborate ceremonies at schools and universities. Korean families attend 졸업식 with bouquets of flowers and often take professional photos to commemorate the occasion. The period from February to March sees a wave of 졸업식 ceremonies across Korea as the school year ends in winter.
Example Sentence
졸업식 날 부모님이 꽃다발을 들고 오셨어요.
My parents came with a bouquet of flowers on graduation day.
How to use 졸업식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Graduation Ceremony” is 졸업식, romanized as joreopssik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
졸 (jol) sounds like 'joll' in 'jolly'. 업 (eop) sounds like 'up' but with a 'p' at the end, like 'op' in 'stop'. 식 (ssik) sounds like 'sick' but with a tense, double 's' sound. Put it together: 'Jol-eop-ssik'. The 'ㅂ' (b) at the end of '졸업' changes to a 'p' sound, and the 'ㅅ' (s) in '식' becomes a tense 'ㅆ' (ss) sound due to assimilation.
More Example Sentences
Someone recalling their graduation day.
졸업식에 부모님과 함께 갔어요.
I went to the graduation ceremony with my parents.
Describing activities at a graduation.
졸업식 날 친구들과 사진을 많이 찍었어요.
I took many photos with my friends on graduation day.
Preparing for graduation.
곧 졸업식이라서 졸업 가운을 빌려야 해요.
The graduation ceremony is soon, so I need to rent a graduation gown.
Cultural Context
Graduation ceremonies (졸업식) in Korea are significant milestones, often held in February or March as the academic year concludes. It's a big family event where parents, relatives, and friends attend, bringing large bouquets of flowers for the graduates. Taking commemorative photos, often with family and friends, is a must. Many graduates also wear traditional academic gowns and caps, and it's common to see professional photographers on campus capturing these precious moments.
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Common Phrases
졸업식 축하해!
Congratulations on your graduation!
졸업식 꽃다발
graduation bouquet
졸업식 사진
graduation photo
Related Expressions
입학식
iphaksik
entrance ceremony (matriculation)
졸업하다
joreophada
to graduate
졸업생
joreopsaeng
graduate (student)
학사모
haksamo
graduation cap
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