Korean Dictionary
How to say "Parental involvement" in Korean
“Parental involvement” in Korean is 부모 참여 (pronounced "Bumo chamyeo").
부모 참여
Bumo chamyeo
Usage & Context
Active participation of parents in children's education. Korean parents are highly involved in their children's schooling.
Example Sentence
부모 참여는 아이의 성공을 돕습니다.
Parental involvement helps children's success.
How to use 부모 참여 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Parental involvement” is 부모 참여, romanized as Bumo chamyeo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
This phrase is pronounced 'Boo-moh chahm-yeo'. '부모' (bumo) sounds like 'boo' as in 'boo!' then 'moh' as in 'moat'. '참여' (chamyeo) is 'chahm-yeo', like 'charm' without the 'r' then 'yeo' as in 'yogurt' but with a slightly more open 'e' sound.
More Example Sentences
A school announcement or policy statement.
학교에서는 부모 참여를 적극 권장하고 있어요.
The school is actively encouraging parental involvement.
An educational discussion or presentation.
부모 참여가 높을수록 아이들의 학업 성취도가 높아진다는 연구 결과가 있어요.
There are research results showing that higher parental involvement leads to higher academic achievement in children.
A parent talking about their child's school experience.
우리 아이 학교는 부모 참여 프로그램이 정말 잘 되어 있어요.
My child's school has really good parental involvement programs.
Cultural Context
Parental involvement in education is exceptionally high in Korea, often driven by a strong '교육열' (gyoyugyeol, passion for education). While '부모 참여' is a positive term, the intensity can sometimes lead to '치맛바람' (chimabaram), referring to overly zealous parental intervention, especially mothers, in school matters. This involvement often extends beyond school events to extensive private tutoring and academic support.
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Common Phrases
부모 참여가 중요합니다.
Parental involvement is important.
부모 참여를 확대해야 합니다.
We need to expand parental involvement.
부모 참여 프로그램에 신청했어요.
I applied for the parental involvement program.
Related Expressions
학부모회
hakbumohwe
Parent-teacher association
교육열
gyoyugyeol
Passion for education (often referring to parents' zeal)
적극적인 지원
jeokgeukjeogin jiwon
Active support
학교 행사
hakgyo haengsa
School events
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