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How to Say “I study Korean at school” in Korean
학교에서 한국어를 배워요
hakgyoeseo hangugeoreul baewoyo
Meaning
I study Korean at school.
Usage note
에서 marks the place where an action happens. 에 marks a destination or location of existence, so compare 학교에 가요 (go to school) with 학교에서 배워요 (study at school).
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
In natural speech, sounds link and shift across words. The table below reads each word separately, as it sounds when said on its own.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 학교에서 | ||
| 학 | ㅎ+ㅏ+ㄱ | hak |
| 교 | ㄱ+ㅛ | [꾜] gyo |
| 에 | ㅇ+ㅔ | e |
| 서 | ㅅ+ㅓ | seo |
| 한국어를 | ||
| 한 | ㅎ+ㅏ+ㄴ | han |
| 국 | ㄱ+ㅜ+ㄱ | [구] gu |
| 어 | ㅇ+ㅓ | [거] geo |
| 를 | ㄹ+ㅡ+ㄹ | reul |
| 배워요 | ||
| 배 | ㅂ+ㅐ | bae |
| 워 | ㅇ+ㅝ | wo |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 학교 → [학꾜]
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 국어 → [구거]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Words in this phrase
These words from the TOPIK vocabulary lists appear in the phrase (shown in dictionary form).
| Korean | Part of speech | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 배우다 | verb | to learn | TOPIK level 1 |
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “배워요”
- 아이돌 춤을 배워요I’m learning idol dances
- 한국어 배워요I’m learning Korean
Phrases with “한국어를”
- 한국어를 공부하고 있어요I’m studying Korean
- 한국어를 아직 잘 못해요I can’t speak Korean well yet
- 한국어를 배운 지 얼마나 됐어요?How long have you been learning Korean
- 영상을 보면서 한국어를 공부해요I study Korean while watching videos
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Question 1 What does “학교에서 한국어를 배워요” mean?
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Answer: I study Korean at school
Question 2 How do you say “I study Korean at school” in Korean?
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Answer: 학교에서 한국어를 배워요 hakgyoeseo hangugeoreul baewoyo
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- 이메일 보내 드릴게요I’ll send you an email. (polite)
- 오늘은 일찍 퇴근해요I’m leaving work early today
- 몇 시에 끝나요?What time does it finish
- 잠깐 시간 괜찮으세요?Do you have a moment? (polite)
- 지금 회의 중이에요I’m in a meeting now
- 내일 시험이 있어요I have an exam tomorrow
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