Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Play" in Korean
“School Play” in Korean is 학교 연극 (pronounced "hakgyo yeongeuk").
학교 연극
hakgyo yeongeuk
Usage & Context
A school play is a theatrical performance organized by students and teachers. These productions are often performed during school festivals or special events. Participating in school plays develops confidence, teamwork, and artistic expression.
Example Sentence
학교 연극에서 주인공 역할을 했어요.
I played the lead role in the school play.
How to use 학교 연극 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Play” is 학교 연극, romanized as hakgyo yeongeuk.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
학 (hak) sounds like 'hack' in 'hack'. 교 (gyo) sounds like 'gyo' as in 'yo' but with a 'g' sound at the beginning, like 'gyo' in 'gyoza'. 연 (yeon) sounds like 'yeon' in 'yeon-du' (light green). 극 (geuk) sounds like 'gook' but with a shorter, sharper 'oo' sound, similar to 'book' but with 'g'. Combine as 'hak-gyo yeon-geuk'.
More Example Sentences
A student inviting a friend to their performance.
우리 학교 연극 보러 와줄래?
Will you come to see our school play?
A student talking about their busy schedule due to extracurriculars.
학교 연극 연습 때문에 매일 늦게 집에 가요.
I go home late every day because of school play practice.
Someone reminiscing about a past school event.
작년에 학교 연극에서 정말 멋진 무대를 보여줬어.
Last year, they showed a really great performance in the school play.
Cultural Context
'학교 연극' (hakgyo yeongeuk) is a common extracurricular activity in Korean schools, often performed during school festivals (축제, chukje) or special events. While not as prominent as academic clubs, drama clubs (연극부, yeongeukbu) offer students a chance to develop confidence, teamwork, and artistic skills. These plays can range from adaptations of classic stories to original student-written works. Participating in a school play is a memorable experience for many students, fostering friendships and creative expression.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
학교 연극 보러 가자.
Let's go watch the school play.
학교 연극 연습 중이야.
I'm practicing for the school play.
학교 연극 주인공 누구야?
Who is the main character in the school play?
Related Expressions
연극부
yeongeukbu
Drama club
연극하다
yeongeukhada
To perform a play
무대
mudae
Stage
축제
chukje
Festival
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