Korean Dictionary
How to say "Parent-Teacher Meeting" in Korean
“Parent-Teacher Meeting” in Korean is 학부모 상담 (pronounced "hakbumo sangdam").
학부모 상담
hakbumo sangdam
Usage & Context
A meeting between parents and teachers to discuss student progress. Parent-teacher meetings are held regularly in Korean schools. Parents learn about their child's academic performance.
Example Sentence
학부모 상담을 했다.
I had a parent-teacher meeting.
How to use 학부모 상담 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Parent-Teacher Meeting” is 학부모 상담, romanized as hakbumo sangdam.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
학 (hak) sounds like 'hahk,' similar to 'hawk.' 부 (bu) sounds like 'boo.' 모 (mo) sounds like 'moh' in 'more.' 상 (sang) sounds like 'sahng,' like 'sang a song.' 담 (dam) sounds like 'dahm,' like 'dam a river.' The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
학부모 상담합니다
hakbumo sangdamhamnida
Formal declarative form of 'to have a parent-teacher meeting' (from 학부모 상담하다).
Casual (반말)
학부모 상담해
hakbumo sangdamhae
Casual declarative form of 'to have a parent-teacher meeting' (from 학부모 상담하다).
More Example Sentences
A parent informing their spouse about an upcoming event.
다음 주에 학부모 상담이 있어요.
There's a parent-teacher meeting next week.
A parent sharing their experience after a meeting.
선생님과 학부모 상담을 통해 아이의 학교 생활에 대해 들었어요.
Through the parent-teacher meeting with the teacher, I heard about my child's school life.
A school announcement regarding registration.
학부모 상담 신청은 오늘까지입니다.
Parent-teacher meeting applications are due by today.
Cultural Context
학부모 상담 (hakbumo sangdam) is a crucial and often formal event in Korean education. These meetings typically focus on a student's academic performance, behavior, and future educational path, especially concerning university entrance exams. Parents often prepare questions, and teachers provide detailed feedback, underscoring the high level of parental engagement and the competitive nature of the Korean education system.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
학부모 상담을 하다
to have a parent-teacher meeting
학부모 상담 기간
parent-teacher meeting period
학부모 총회
parent association meeting (general assembly)
Related Expressions
면담
myeondam
interview/consultation (general)
상담
sangdam
consultation/counseling
학부모
hakbumo
parent (of a student)
선생님
seonsaengnim
teacher
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