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"Student" in Korean: 학생
학생haksaeng
Student in Korean is 학생 (haksaeng). 학생 is the Korean noun for student; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 학생이에요.jeobuneun haksaengieyo.
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How to pronounce 학생
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haksaeng
/hak̚s͈ɛŋ/
학생 (haksaeng) has 2 Hangul syllables. 학생 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Student" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 학생haksaeng | Student Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 학생과 상담haksaenggwa sangdam | consultation with a student A useful combination with 학생. | A useful combination with 학생. |
| 학생을haksaengeul | Student (as an object) Use 을 when 학생 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 학생 is the object of an action. |
How to use 학생 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 학생이에요.
jeobuneun haksaengieyo.
That person is a student.
학생이 marks 학생 as the subject.
- 2Finding someone
학생이 여기 있어요.
haksaengi yeogi isseoyo.
The student is here.
학생이 marks 학생 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
학생과 이야기하고 싶어요.
haksaenggwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the student.
학생 appears in a complete sentence for student.
Mistakes English speakers make with 학생
Incorrect: 저분은 학생가에요.
Correct: 저분은 학생이에요.
When practicing student, use the correct particle or copula after 학생; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 학생예요.
Correct: 학생이에요.
When practicing student, when identifying something as 학생, use 학생이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
학생 is the Korean noun for student; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 학생과 상담 (haksaenggwa sangdam) means consultation with a student.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 학생
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 학생이에요.
jeobuneun haksaengieyo.
That person is a student.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
학생이 여기 있어요.
haksaengi yeogi isseoyo.
The student is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Student" in Korean
What does 학생 mean in Korean?
Student in Korean is 학생 (haksaeng). 학생 is the Korean noun for student; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 학생과 상담?
학생과 상담 (haksaenggwa sangdam) means consultation with a student. 학생 is the Korean noun for student; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 학생?
The object form is 학생을 because 학생 ends in a consonant.
How is 학생 pronounced?
학생 (haksaeng) has 2 Hangul syllables. 학생 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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