Korean Dictionary
How to say "Midterm" in Korean
“Midterm” in Korean is 중간고사 (pronounced "junggangosa").
중간고사
junggangosa
Usage & Context
An exam given in the middle of the semester. Midterms are major exams in Korean schools held twice a year. Students prepare extensively for midterm exams.
Example Sentence
중간고사가 다가왔다.
The midterm is approaching.
How to use 중간고사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Midterm” is 중간고사, romanized as junggangosa.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'jung-gan-go-sa' — 'junggan' blends 'joong-gahn', and 'gosa' is 'goh-sah'. Four syllables said smoothly, with equal stress throughout.
More Example Sentences
Complaining while studying
중간고사 범위가 너무 넓어요.
The midterm covers too much material.
Planning with classmates
중간고사 끝나고 놀러 가자.
Let's go hang out after midterms are over.
Anxiously checking the school portal
중간고사 성적이 나왔어요.
The midterm grades came out.
Cultural Context
Korean middle and high schools run 중간고사 (midterms) and 기말고사 (finals) each semester, and grades directly affect university admissions through 내신 (internal school grades). Students typically pull 벼락치기 (all-night cram sessions) in the week before 중간고사, with 24-hour 스터디카페 and 독서실 filling up. University students use the same term 중간고사, often shortened to 중간.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
중간고사 잘 봤어요?
Did you do well on the midterm?
중간고사 공부해야 해요.
I need to study for midterms.
중간고사 망쳤어요.
I bombed the midterm.
Related Expressions
기말고사
gimalgosa
final exam
수행평가
suhaengpyeongga
performance evaluation (ongoing assessment)
내신
naesin
internal school grades
벼락치기
byeorakchigi
cramming (last-minute study)
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