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"Homework" in Korean: 숙제
숙제sukje
Homework in Korean is 숙제 (sukje). 숙제 is homework and does not need a plural suffix; 숙제를 하다 means do homework.
An everyday statement
오늘 숙제가 많아요.oneul sukjega manhayo.
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How to pronounce 숙제
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sukje
/suk̚tɕ͈e/
숙제 (sukje) has 2 Hangul syllables. 숙제 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Homework" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 숙제sukje | Homework Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 숙제에 대한 질문sukjee daehan jilmun | question about homework A useful combination with 숙제. | A useful combination with 숙제. |
| 숙제를sukjereul | Homework (as an object) Use 를 when 숙제 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 숙제 is the object of an action. |
How to use 숙제 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
오늘 숙제가 많아요.
oneul sukjega manhayo.
I have a lot of homework today.
This sentence uses 숙제 in the homework sense.
- 2A different situation
숙제를 끝냈어요.
sukjereul kkeunnaesseoyo.
I finished the homework.
This sentence uses 숙제 in the homework sense.
- 3A useful question or update
숙제를 언제까지 내요?
sukjereul eonjekkaji naeyo?
When do I hand in the homework?
This sentence uses 숙제 in the homework sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 숙제
Incorrect: 오늘 숙제이 많아요.
Correct: 오늘 숙제가 많아요.
When practicing homework, use the correct particle or copula after 숙제; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 숙제이에요.
Correct: 숙제예요.
When practicing homework, when identifying something as 숙제, use 숙제예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
숙제 is homework and does not need a plural suffix; 숙제를 하다 means do homework. The combination 숙제에 대한 질문 (sukjee daehan jilmun) means question about homework.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 숙제
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘 숙제가 많아요.
oneul sukjega manhayo.
I have a lot of homework today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
숙제를 끝냈어요.
sukjereul kkeunnaesseoyo.
I finished the homework.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Homework" in Korean
What does 숙제 mean in Korean?
Homework in Korean is 숙제 (sukje). 숙제 is homework and does not need a plural suffix; 숙제를 하다 means do homework.
How do I use 숙제에 대한 질문?
숙제에 대한 질문 (sukjee daehan jilmun) means question about homework. 숙제 is homework and does not need a plural suffix; 숙제를 하다 means do homework.
Which object particle goes after 숙제?
The object form is 숙제를 because 숙제 ends in a vowel.
How is 숙제 pronounced?
숙제 (sukje) has 2 Hangul syllables. 숙제 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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