Korean Dictionary
How to say "High School Reunion" in Korean
“High School Reunion” in Korean is 고등학교 동창회 (pronounced "godeunghakgyo dongchanghoe").
고등학교 동창회
godeunghakgyo dongchanghoe
Usage & Context
A high school reunion is a gathering of former classmates to reconnect and reminisce about their school days. These events are typically held years after graduation. They provide opportunities to catch up and maintain friendships.
Example Sentence
고등학교 동창회에 참석했어요.
I attended the high school reunion.
How to use 고등학교 동창회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “High School Reunion” is 고등학교 동창회, romanized as godeunghakgyo dongchanghoe.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 고등학교 (godeunghakgyo), 'go' is like 'go,' 'deung' like 'dung,' 'hak' like 'hock,' and 'gyo' like 'kyo' in 'Kyoto.' For 동창회 (dongchanghoe), 'dong' is like 'dong' in 'ding-dong,' 'chang' like 'chang' in 'change,' and 'hoe' sounds like 'hway' in 'highway.' Combine as 'Go-deung-hak-kyo Dong-chang-hway.'
More Example Sentences
Attending a significant reunion after a long time.
10년 만에 고등학교 동창회에서 친구들을 만났어요.
I met my friends at the high school reunion after 10 years.
Discussing the location of an upcoming reunion.
이번 고등학교 동창회는 제주도에서 열린대요.
This high school reunion is going to be held in Jeju Island.
Wondering about the attendance of former teachers at a reunion.
고등학교 동창회에 가면 옛날 선생님들도 오실까요?
If I go to the high school reunion, will our old teachers come too?
Cultural Context
'동창회' (alumni reunion) is a very common and important social event in Korea, especially for high school and university graduates. These gatherings are not just for reminiscing but also for networking and maintaining social ties, which are highly valued in Korean society. It's common for classmates to have regular meet-ups, sometimes even forming smaller groups that meet more frequently than the official large-scale reunions. K-dramas often feature characters attending their '동창회' to highlight past relationships or current social standing.
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Common Phrases
동창회 언제 해?
When's the reunion?
이번 동창회 꼭 가야지.
I must go to this reunion.
동창회에서 누구 만났어?
Who did you meet at the reunion?
Related Expressions
대학교 동창회
daehakgyo dongchanghoe
University reunion
동창
dongchang
Alumnus/Alumna, classmate
동문
dongmun
Alumni (collective term)
모임
moim
Gathering, meeting
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