Korean Dictionary
How to say "Teaching Assistant" in Korean
“Teaching Assistant” in Korean is 조교 (pronounced "Jogyo").
조교
Jogyo
Usage & Context
Teaching assistants (조교) in Korean universities support professors with grading, lab supervision, and student office hours. Being a 조교 is a prestigious role for graduate students, providing valuable teaching experience and often a stipend or tuition waiver. Undergraduate students sometimes seek out 조교 for extra explanations beyond what professors cover in lectures.
Example Sentence
조교 선생님이 과제를 도와줬어요.
The teaching assistant helped with the assignment.
How to use 조교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Teaching Assistant” is 조교, romanized as Jogyo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '조교' as 'Jo-gyo'. 'Jo' sounds like 'joe' in 'Joe Biden'. 'Gyo' is similar to 'gyo' in 'gyoza' or 'geo' in 'geography' but with a distinct 'y' sound after the 'g'.
More Example Sentences
A student seeking help from their teaching assistant during office hours.
조교님께 질문이 있어서 찾아갔어요.
I went to see the TA because I had a question.
Students discussing who the new teaching assistant is.
이번 학기 조교는 우리 선배예요.
This semester's TA is our senior (from the same department).
Describing who was present during a university exam.
교수님 대신 조교가 시험 감독을 했어요.
The TA supervised the exam instead of the professor.
Cultural Context
In Korean universities, '조교' (teaching assistants) are typically graduate students who assist professors with various tasks like grading, preparing class materials, managing labs, and holding office hours. It's a common and often prestigious role for graduate students, providing valuable experience and sometimes a stipend or tuition waiver. Students often approach '조교님' (polite form) for help with assignments or clarification on lecture content, as they are often more accessible than professors.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
조교님
Teaching Assistant (polite address)
실험 조교
Lab assistant
수업 조교
Class TA
Related Expressions
교수
gyosu
professor
대학원생
daehagwonsaeng
graduate student
과제
gwaje
assignment, homework
학점
hakjeom
course credit, grade
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