Korean Dictionary
How to say "Walking to School" in Korean
“Walking to School” in Korean is 학교 등교 (pronounced "hakgyo deunggyo").
학교 등교
hakgyo deunggyo
Usage & Context
Walking to school is a common way for students to commute. Many Korean students walk to school daily, which provides exercise and independence. The walk to school is often a time for socializing with friends.
Example Sentence
매일 학교에 걸어서 가요.
I walk to school every day.
How to use 학교 등교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Walking to School” is 학교 등교, romanized as hakgyo deunggyo.
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 학교 등교.
Pronunciation Guide
For 학교 (hakgyo), 'hak' sounds like 'hock' and 'gyo' like 'kyo' in 'Kyoto'. For 등교 (deunggyo), 'deung' is like 'dung' (as in animal waste), and 'gyo' is again like 'kyo' in 'Kyoto'. Stress the first syllable of each word.
More Example Sentences
A student describing their daily routine.
매일 아침 학교 등교 시간에 친구랑 같이 가요.
Every morning, I go to school with my friend during school commute time.
Someone recalling a difficult commute experience.
비가 와서 학교 등교길이 미끄러웠어요.
It was raining, so the path to school was slippery.
A student explaining why they are late for school.
늦잠 자서 학교 등교 버스를 놓쳤어요.
I overslept and missed the school bus.
Cultural Context
While the input context mentions 'walking to school,' '등교' (deunggyo) broadly refers to the act of 'going to school' by any means – walking, bus, bike, or subway. It's a fundamental term in Korean school life, often used in daily routines, announcements, or discussions about commuting. Its direct opposite is '하교' (hagyo), meaning 'leaving school.'
Editorial note
We review entries like 학교 등교 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
등교 시간
school commute time / time to go to school
등교하다
to go to school (verb form)
등교길
path/route to school
Related Expressions
하교
hagyo
leaving school (antonym)
통학
tonghak
commuting to school (broader term, can be for university too)
등원
deungwon
going to kindergarten/daycare
출근
chulgeun
going to work
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