Korean Dictionary
How to say "Review" in Korean
“Review” in Korean is 복습 (pronounced "Bokseup").
복습
Bokseup
Usage & Context
Reviewing material (복습) is a cornerstone of Korean study methodology. Students are taught from an early age to review lessons after class to reinforce learning. Many Korean students review notes the same evening after school and again before exams, following a disciplined cycle of learning and repetition.
Example Sentence
수업 후에 복습하는 것이 중요해요.
Reviewing after class is important.
How to use 복습 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Review” is 복습, romanized as Bokseup.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 복습.
Pronunciation Guide
복 (bok) sounds like 'boke' in 'poke' but with a short 'o' like in 'cot'. 습 (seup) sounds like 'seup' in 'soup' but with a very short 'eu' sound, almost like 'sup' in 'supper' with an unreleased 'p'. Combine them as 'Boke-seup'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
복습합니다
bokseup-hamnida
Formal polite verb form of 'to review'.
Casual (반말)
복습해
bokseup-hae
Casual verb form of 'to review'.
More Example Sentences
A student preparing for an important exam.
시험 전에 복습을 철저히 해야 해요.
You need to review thoroughly before the exam.
A student telling their teacher or parent about their study plans.
오늘 배운 내용을 집에서 복습할게요.
I'll review what I learned today at home.
A student regretting not studying enough.
복습을 안 했더니 다 까먹었어요.
I forgot everything because I didn't review.
Cultural Context
복습 (bokseup) is a fundamental concept in Korean education, deeply ingrained from elementary school. It's not just about re-reading, but often involves active recall, re-solving problems, or rewriting notes to solidify learning. Many students maintain a dedicated '복습 노트' (review notebook) as part of their disciplined study routine.
Editorial note
We review entries like 복습 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
복습 시간
Review time
복습 문제
Review questions/problems
복습 노트
Review notebook
Related Expressions
예습
yesup
Preview, prepare (for a lesson)
복습하다
bokseup-hada
To review (verb form)
재검토
jaegeomto
Re-examination, re-evaluation (more formal, business context)
복기
bokgi
Reviewing a game (e.g., Go, chess) to analyze moves
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