Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lecture" in Korean
“Lecture” in Korean is 강의 (pronounced "Gangui").
강의
Gangui
Usage & Context
University lectures (강의) in Korea often take place in large lecture halls with hundreds of students. Professors deliver content while students take notes diligently. Many Korean universities now offer recorded online lectures, giving students flexibility to review material. Popular professors are known for their engaging and inspiring 강의.
Example Sentence
교수님의 강의가 정말 흥미로워요.
The professor's lecture is really interesting.
How to use 강의 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lecture” is 강의, romanized as Gangui.
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 강의.
Pronunciation Guide
"Gangui" is pronounced "gahng-wee." The "gang" part rhymes with "sang" or "rang." The "ui" is a bit tricky; it's like "wee" in "week," but the "u" sound is very subtle, almost like "gahn-ee" with a slight "w" glide.
More Example Sentences
A student taking a remote university course.
온라인 강의로 집에서 공부하고 있어요.
I'm studying at home with online lectures.
An announcement about an upcoming event at a school or institution.
다음 주에 특별 강의가 있을 예정입니다.
There will be a special lecture next week.
Discussing a popular speaker or instructor.
그 강사님의 강의는 항상 만석이에요.
That lecturer's talks are always full.
Cultural Context
"강의" (gangui) is central to higher education in Korea. Large lecture halls are common, and students often prioritize "명강의" (myeong-gangui, famous/excellent lectures) by popular professors, sometimes even "수강신청" (sugang-sincheong, course registration) for these classes can be highly competitive. The rise of online "인강" (in-gang, internet lectures) for both university and private academies (학원, hagwon) is a significant part of modern Korean study culture.
Editorial note
We review entries like 강의 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
강의를 듣다.
To attend/listen to a lecture.
강의를 하다.
To give a lecture.
강의실.
Lecture hall/room.
Related Expressions
강사
Gangsa
Lecturer, instructor
교수님
Gyosu-nim
Professor (polite form)
수업
Sueop
Class (broader term, can include lectures)
세미나
Semina
Seminar
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