Korean Dictionary
How to say "Online Class" in Korean
“Online Class” in Korean is 온라인 수업 (pronounced "onrain sueop").
온라인 수업
onrain sueop
Usage & Context
Online classes are lessons conducted through digital platforms and the internet. Students attend from home using computers or tablets. Online classes became more common during pandemic periods.
Example Sentence
온라인 수업에 참석했어요.
I attended the online class.
How to use 온라인 수업 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Online Class” is 온라인 수업, romanized as onrain sueop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
온라인 (onrain) sounds like 'ON-rain', with 'on' as in the English word 'on' and 'rain' as in the English word 'rain'. 수업 (sueop) sounds like 'SOO-uhp', with 'soo' as in 'soon' and 'uhp' similar to 'up' but with a slightly more open 'eo' vowel. Put it together: 'ON-rain SOO-uhp'.
More Example Sentences
Someone reflecting on changes brought by the pandemic.
코로나 때문에 온라인 수업이 익숙해졌어요.
Because of COVID, I got used to online classes.
A student enjoying the convenience of remote learning.
오늘은 온라인 수업이라 집에서 편하게 들었어요.
Today was an online class, so I listened comfortably from home.
A student expressing a common challenge of online learning.
온라인 수업은 집중하기가 더 어려운 것 같아요.
I think it's harder to concentrate in online classes.
Cultural Context
온라인 수업 (onrain sueop) became a household term in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming education from elementary school to university. Before the pandemic, it was primarily used for specific university courses or supplementary learning. The widespread adoption highlighted both the benefits of flexibility and challenges like the digital divide and maintaining student engagement. Many K-dramas and webtoons from the pandemic era feature characters attending or struggling with online classes.
Editorial note
We review entries like 온라인 수업 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
온라인 수업을 듣다
to take an online class
온라인 수업에 참여하다
to participate in an online class
온라인 수업 자료
online class materials
Related Expressions
비대면 수업
bidaemyeon sueop
non-face-to-face class (synonym)
원격 수업
wonggyeok sueop
remote class (often interchangeable)
줌 수업
jum sueop
Zoom class (specific platform)
등교 수업
deunggyo sueop
in-person class (antonym)
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