Korean Dictionary
How to say "School building" in Korean
“School building” in Korean is 학교 (pronounced "Hakgyo").
학교
Hakgyo
Usage & Context
Building for education. Important in Korean society.
Example Sentence
학교 건물은 매우 현대적이에요.
School buildings are very modern.
How to use 학교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School building” is 학교, romanized as Hakgyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Hak' (학), sounds like 'hock' as in 'hockey', with a strong, aspirated 'h' and 'k' sound. The second syllable, 'Gyo' (교), sounds like 'gyo' (rhymes with 'yo' but with a soft 'g' sound, almost like 'kyo'). The emphasis is slightly more on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing the location and environment of a school.
우리 학교는 산 옆에 있어서 공기가 좋아요.
Our school is next to a mountain, so the air is good.
Recounting a common after-school activity for students.
학교 끝나고 친구들이랑 PC방에 갔어요.
After school, I went to a PC bang with my friends.
Expressing nostalgia for school days.
학교 다닐 때가 제일 좋았어.
When I was in school was the best time.
Cultural Context
School (학교) is a profoundly central aspect of Korean life, especially for young people who often spend long hours in academic pursuits. The term '학교' can refer to the physical building, the institution, or the entire experience of schooling. High school life, with its intense academic pressure and strong bonds of friendship, is a recurring theme in many K-dramas, reflecting its significant role in Korean society.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
학교 어디야?
Where is your school?
학교 가자!
Let's go to school!
학교 생활 어때?
How's school life?
Related Expressions
학생
Haksaeng
student
선생님
Seonsaengnim
teacher
교실
Gyosil
classroom
학원
Hagwon
private academy (after-school cram school)
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