Korean Dictionary
How to say "Math" in Korean
“Math” in Korean is 수학 (pronounced "Suhak").
수학
Suhak
Usage & Context
Mathematics (수학) is one of the most important and demanding subjects in Korean education. Korean students consistently rank among the top in international math assessments such as PISA and TIMSS. High school math includes advanced calculus and statistics, and most university entrance exams heavily weight math performance.
Example Sentence
수학은 어렵지만 재미있어요.
Math is difficult but interesting.
How to use 수학 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Math” is 수학, romanized as Suhak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '수' (su), sounds like 'soo' in the English word 'soon.' The second syllable, '학' (hak), rhymes with 'hack,' with a clear 'h' sound. The pronunciation flows smoothly from 'su' to 'hak.'
More Example Sentences
A high school student complaining to a friend about their heavy workload.
수학 숙제 너무 많아서 밤새야 할 것 같아요.
I have so much math homework, I think I'll have to stay up all night.
A parent seeking advice from another parent or teacher.
우리 아이는 수학을 정말 싫어해요. 어떻게 해야 할까요?
My child really hates math. What should I do?
A student feeling disappointed after receiving a bad test score.
이번 수학 시험 망쳤어요. 재시험 봐야 할 것 같아요.
I messed up this math exam. I think I'll have to retake it.
Cultural Context
'수학' (math) holds immense importance in Korean education, often seen as a gatekeeper for top universities and careers. Many students attend specialized '수학 학원' (math cram schools) from a young age, sometimes even after regular school hours. The pressure to excel in math is a common theme in K-dramas depicting student life, highlighting the rigorous academic environment.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수학 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
수학 공부
studying math
수학 학원
math cram school
수학 포기자
someone who has given up on math (colloquial, 'math abandoner')
Related Expressions
산수
Sansu
arithmetic (basic math, often for elementary school)
수학자
Suhakja
mathematician
수학 문제
Suhak munje
math problem
수학 점수
Suhak jeomsu
math score
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