과제를 하다
To complete your school or work assignments.
Explanation at your level:
You use 과제를 하다 when you talk about your school work. For example, you say 'I do my homework' (나는 과제를 해요). It is a very useful phrase for students.
When you have a task from your teacher, you 과제를 합니다. You can say 'I am doing my assignment now' (지금 과제를 하고 있어요) to tell your friends you are busy.
At this level, you start using the phrase to discuss deadlines. You might say 'I need to finish my assignment by tomorrow' (내일까지 과제를 끝내야 해요). It is essential for managing your study schedule.
You can use this in professional contexts, such as 'I am working on the project assignment' (프로젝트 과제를 하고 있습니다). It conveys a sense of responsibility and commitment to your tasks.
In advanced settings, you might discuss the nature of the work, such as 'The assignment is quite challenging' (과제가 꽤 어렵네요). It allows for nuanced descriptions of your workload and academic pressure.
At a mastery level, you understand the cultural weight of 'assignments' in the high-pressure Korean education system. You can use it to describe complex research tasks or deep academic investigations.
الكلمة في 30 ثانية
- 과제를 하다 means to do an assignment.
- It is used for both school and work.
- It uses the object particle 를.
- It is a very common daily expression.
The phrase 과제를 하다 is the standard Korean way to say 'to do homework' or 'to do an assignment.' It is composed of 과제 (assignment/task) and 하다 (to do).
You will use this phrase constantly when talking about your daily responsibilities. Whether you are a student finishing a math paper or an employee working on a project report, this is the go-to verb phrase.
The word 과제 (gwaje) comes from Sino-Korean roots. 과 (課) means 'lesson' or 'duty,' and 제 (題) means 'topic' or 'problem.' Together, they form the concept of a 'task assigned for study.'
The verb 하다 is the most fundamental auxiliary verb in Korean, meaning 'to do.' Historically, these terms evolved to describe the systematic education system that became prominent in the 20th century, formalizing how students discuss their academic obligations.
In casual settings, you might shorten it to 과제 해, but in formal situations, use the polite 과제를 해요 or 과제를 합니다.
It is often paired with time markers like 'tonight' (오늘 밤) or 'by tomorrow' (내일까지). You can also use it with verbs like 'finish' (끝내다) to say 'I finished my assignment.'
1. 과제에 파묻히다: To be buried in assignments (meaning you have too much work).
2. 과제를 미루다: To procrastinate on an assignment.
3. 과제 폭탄: Assignment bomb (when a teacher gives too much homework at once).
4. 과제 제출하다: To submit an assignment.
5. 과제 검사: An assignment check (when a teacher reviews your work).
This is a standard Object + Verb pattern. The particle 를 (reul) marks 과제 as the object being acted upon.
Pronunciation tip: Because of liaison, it is pronounced as [과제를 하다]. Ensure the 'r' sound in 'reul' flows smoothly into the 'h' of 'hada'.
Fun Fact
The term reflects the Confucian emphasis on study.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear articulation of each syllable.
Maintain steady rhythm.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'reul'
- Dropping the 'h' sound
- Too fast
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Very easy
Standard
Standard
Very easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
متقدم
Grammar to Know
Object Particle
과제를
Present Tense
해요
Past Tense
했어요
Examples by Level
나는 과제를 해요.
I do homework.
Simple present.
과제를 해요?
Are you doing homework?
Question form.
과제를 안 해요.
I don't do homework.
Negation.
과제를 했어요.
I did the homework.
Past tense.
과제를 할 거예요.
I will do the homework.
Future tense.
과제를 도와주세요.
Please help with the homework.
Request.
과제를 시작해요.
I am starting the homework.
Starting action.
과제를 끝냈어요.
I finished the homework.
Completion.
과제를 다 했어요.
오늘 과제를 해야 해요.
어제 과제를 못 했어요.
과제를 어디서 해요?
과제를 같이 해요.
과제가 많아요.
과제를 잊었어요.
과제를 제출했어요.
과제를 기한 내에 제출해야 합니다.
이번 과제는 정말 어렵네요.
과제를 하느라 밤을 샜어요.
과제를 끝내고 영화를 볼 거예요.
선생님이 과제를 내주셨어요.
과제를 미리 해두는 게 좋아요.
과제 때문에 스트레스를 받아요.
어떤 과제를 하고 있어요?
과제를 수행하는 과정에서 많은 것을 배웠습니다.
이번 과제는 팀 프로젝트 형식입니다.
과제를 체계적으로 관리해야 합니다.
과제 마감 시간이 얼마 남지 않았어요.
과제 내용을 다시 확인해 보세요.
과제를 완벽하게 마무리하고 싶습니다.
과제 분량이 너무 많아서 힘들어요.
과제 제출 기한을 연장할 수 있을까요?
과제를 통해 이론적 지식을 실무에 적용해 보았습니다.
이번 과제는 창의적인 사고를 요구합니다.
과제 결과물이 기대 이상으로 훌륭합니다.
과제를 분석하는 데 많은 시간이 소요되었습니다.
과제 수행 능력이 학점의 핵심입니다.
과제 주제를 선정하는 것이 가장 어렵습니다.
과제에 대한 피드백을 요청했습니다.
과제와 관련된 참고 문헌을 찾아보세요.
과제를 완수함으로써 학문적 성취감을 느꼈습니다.
본 과제는 심층적인 연구를 전제로 합니다.
과제는 단순한 숙제를 넘어 사고의 확장을 의미합니다.
과제 수행 과정에서 직면한 난관을 극복했습니다.
과제 제출은 성실함의 척도입니다.
과제는 학습자의 자기 주도적 역량을 평가합니다.
과제에 대한 비판적 시각을 견지해야 합니다.
과제를 통해 논리적 사고력을 배양합니다.
تلازمات شائعة
Idioms & Expressions
"과제에 파묻히다"
To be buried in work
과제에 파묻혀서 못 만나요.
casual"과제 폭탄"
Assignment bomb
오늘 과제 폭탄 맞았어.
slang"과제 지옥"
Assignment hell
이건 정말 과제 지옥이야.
casual"과제 머신"
Someone who does assignments well
그는 완전 과제 머신이야.
slang"과제 늪"
Assignment swamp
과제 늪에서 빠져나올 수 없어.
casual"과제 투혼"
Fighting spirit for assignments
과제 투혼을 발휘했어요.
neutralEasily Confused
Both mean homework
숙제 is for school, 과제 is broader.
초등학생은 숙제를 해요.
Both related to school
공부 is studying, 과제 is the task.
공부를 하고 과제를 해요.
Both are tasks
업무 is for professional work.
회사원은 업무를 해요.
Both are tasks
작업 is for physical/technical work.
작업을 시작합니다.
Sentence Patterns
나는 [과제]를 [하다]
나는 과제를 해요.
[시간]에 [과제]를 [하다]
밤에 과제를 해요.
[과제]를 [끝내다]
과제를 끝냈어요.
[과제]를 [제출하다]
과제를 제출했어요.
[과제] 때문에 [힘들다]
과제 때문에 힘들어요.
عائلة الكلمة
Nouns
Verbs
مرتبط
How to Use It
10
Formality Scale
أخطاء شائعة
You cannot 'eat' an assignment.
You don't 'go' an assignment.
Usually just '과제를 하다' is enough.
Unless physically crafting, use '하다'.
You can 'write' a report, but 'do' an assignment.
Tips
Memory Palace
Visualize your desk.
Native Speakers
Use it daily.
Insight
Study is life.
Shortcut
Object-Verb.
Say It Right
Liaison.
Don't Mistake
Don't use 'eat'.
Did You Know?
Sino-Korean roots.
Study Smart
Use flashcards.
Writing Tip
Keep it clear.
Speaking Tip
Practice flow.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Gwa-je (Goal-Jae): I have a goal to finish my Jae (assignment).
Visual Association
A student buried under a pile of papers.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Write down 3 assignments you have today.
أصل الكلمة
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Lesson/Duty + Topic
السياق الثقافي
None
Equates to 'doing homework' or 'working on an assignment'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At school
- 과제 있어요?
- 과제 다 했어요?
- 과제 제출해요.
At home
- 과제 해야 해요.
- 과제 끝내고 놀아요.
- 과제 도와주세요.
At work
- 과제 진행 중입니다.
- 과제 완료했습니다.
- 과제 확인 부탁드립니다.
With friends
- 과제 같이 할까?
- 과제 다 했어?
- 과제 너무 많아.
Conversation Starters
"오늘 과제가 많아요?"
"과제 다 끝냈어요?"
"어떤 과제를 하고 있어요?"
"과제 도와줄 수 있어요?"
"과제 마감이 언제예요?"
Journal Prompts
오늘 한 과제에 대해 써보세요.
과제를 하면서 느낀 점을 적어보세요.
가장 어려웠던 과제는 무엇인가요?
과제를 효율적으로 하는 방법은?
الأسئلة الشائعة
8 أسئلةIt is neutral.
Yes, for tasks.
No, can be for work too.
과제를 했어요.
과제를 할 거예요.
Yes, 과제 해.
를.
Yes, as a noun.
اختبر نفسك
나는 오늘 ___를 해요.
The word for assignment is 과제.
Which verb goes with 과제?
We use 하다 for tasks.
과제를 하다 means to play.
It means to do an assignment.
Word
المعنى
Matching nouns and verbs.
Subject-Object-Verb order.
النتيجة: /5
Summary
Mastering '과제를 하다' is the first step to talking about your daily responsibilities in Korean.
- 과제를 하다 means to do an assignment.
- It is used for both school and work.
- It uses the object particle 를.
- It is a very common daily expression.
Memory Palace
Visualize your desk.
Native Speakers
Use it daily.
Insight
Study is life.
Shortcut
Object-Verb.
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