Korean vocabulary: Work & School
15 Korean words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Korean words you'll actually use for work & school — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Jiwoo. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
At Work
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 일 | il | Work / Job |
| 사무실 | samusil | Office |
| 동료 | dongnyo | Colleague |
| 상사 | sangsa | Boss |
| 휴일 | hyuil | Day off |
| 월급 | wolgeup | Salary |
| 회의 | hoeui | Meeting |
| 일정 | iljeong | Schedule |
At School
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 수업 | sueop | Lesson |
| 남자 선생님 | namja seonsaengnim | Teacher (male) |
| 여자 선생님 | yeoja seonsaengnim | Teacher (female) |
| 학생 | haksaeng | Student |
| 시험 | siheom | Exams |
| 공책 | gongchaek | Notebook |
| 펜 | pen | Pen |
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