Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Vending Machine" in Korean
“School Vending Machine” in Korean is 학교 자판기 (pronounced "hakgyo japangi").
학교 자판기
hakgyo japangi
Usage & Context
School vending machines dispense snacks and beverages for students. These machines are convenient for quick purchases during breaks. They are commonly found in school hallways and cafeterias.
Example Sentence
학교 자판기에서 음료수를 샀어요.
I bought a drink from the school vending machine.
How to use 학교 자판기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Vending Machine” is 학교 자판기, romanized as hakgyo japangi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 학교 (hakgyo), sounds like 'hack-gyo' (like 'hack' + 'gyo' as in 'yogurt' but with a 'g'). The second part, 자판기 (japangi), sounds like 'jah-pahn-gee' (like 'jar' + 'pond' + 'geese').
More Example Sentences
A student recounting how they got a snack during a break.
쉬는 시간에 학교 자판기에서 과자를 뽑아 먹었어요.
I bought snacks from the school vending machine during break time.
A student sharing news about a new item with a friend.
학교 자판기에 새로 나온 음료수가 있대.
They say there's a new drink in the school vending machine.
Someone explaining why they couldn't buy something from the machine.
동전이 없어서 학교 자판기를 이용할 수 없었어요.
I couldn't use the school vending machine because I didn't have coins.
Cultural Context
School vending machines are a common sight in Korean schools, especially in middle and high schools. They typically offer a range of beverages like juices, sodas, and milk, and sometimes simple packaged snacks. They provide a convenient option for students to grab a quick drink or snack during short breaks, though some schools might have specific rules about their usage or what can be sold.
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 자판기 어디 있어요?
Where is the school vending machine?
학교 자판기 고장 났어요.
The school vending machine is broken.
학교 자판기에서 뭐 살까?
What should I buy from the school vending machine?
Related Expressions
자판기
japangi
vending machine
음료수
eumnyosu
beverage
과자
gwaja
snack/cookie
매점
maejeom
school store/canteen
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