재수강하다 in 30 Sekunden
- A formal academic verb meaning to retake a university course to improve a grade or replace a fail.
- Commonly used by Korean students during course registration to manage their GPA (Grade Point Average).
- Derived from Hanja: 'Jae' (again) and 'Sugang' (taking a lecture), making it specific to education.
- Often implies administrative grade replacement rather than just personal study or informal review.
The Korean verb 재수강하다 (jaesuganghada) is a specialized academic term that translates directly to "to retake a course" or "to re-enroll in a class." Derived from Sino-Korean roots, the word is composed of 재 (再 - again), 수 (受 - receive/take), and 강 (講 - lecture/discourse), followed by the active verb suffix 하다 (to do). In the context of South Korean university life, this is more than just a simple academic action; it is a strategic maneuver used by students to improve their Grade Point Average (GPA). Unlike simply 'studying again' (다시 공부하다), 재수강하다 specifically refers to the formal administrative process of registering for a class that one has already completed in a previous semester.
- Academic Context
- Used primarily in higher education settings to describe the act of re-registering for a subject to replace a poor grade.
- Strategic Nuance
- Often carries a connotation of 'grade laundering' (학점 세탁), where a student aims to wipe a C or D from their transcript by achieving an A in the second attempt.
이번 학기에 학점이 너무 낮아서 전공 필수 과목을 재수강해야 해요. (My grades were so low this semester that I have to retake a mandatory major course.)
In South Korea's highly competitive job market, where the 'Spec' (specifications/resume qualifications) culture is dominant, a high GPA is often seen as a prerequisite for entering top-tier corporations (Chaebols). Consequently, students frequently use their summer or winter breaks, or even add an extra semester, specifically to 재수강하다 certain subjects. This practice is so common that universities often have strict regulations regarding who can retake a course; for example, many institutions only allow a student to retake a course if their initial grade was a C+ or lower, and they may cap the maximum achievable grade for a retaken course at an A or A-.
Furthermore, the word reflects the financial and emotional burden of the Korean education system. Retaking a course often means paying additional tuition fees or spending more time on campus, which can lead to delayed graduation. Therefore, when a student says they are 재수강-ing, it often implies a sense of regret for past performance but also a determined effort to rectify their academic standing. It is a word heard most frequently during 'Sugang Sincheong' (course registration) periods, where students frantically check if seats are available in the classes they need to repeat.
Using 재수강하다 correctly requires understanding its role as a transitive verb that typically takes an object marked by -을/를. The object is usually the name of the course or the word '과목' (subject). Because it is a formal Sino-Korean verb, it is frequently used in its noun form, 재수강, combined with other verbs like 신청하다 (to apply/register) or 결정하다 (to decide).
- Grammar Pattern 1
- [Course Name] + 을/를 + 재수강하다. (To retake [Course Name]).
- Grammar Pattern 2
- 재수강 + [Administrative Verb]. (e.g., 재수강 신청 - registration for retaking).
경제학 원론 학점이 F가 나와서 다음 학기에 무조건 재수강해야 합니다. (I got an F in Principles of Economics, so I absolutely must retake it next semester.)
When discussing the conditions for retaking, you will often see it paired with conditional endings like -(으)면 or causal endings like -아서/어서. For instance, "If I retake this class, will my grade be replaced?" would be "이 과목을 재수강하면 성적이 바뀔까요?". It is also important to note that the verb is almost exclusively used for university-level or formal institutional courses. You wouldn't typically use 재수강하다 for a hobbyist yoga class or a casual cooking workshop; for those, '다시 다니다' (to go again) or '다시 배우다' (to learn again) are more natural.
많은 학생들이 학점을 올리기 위해 계절 학기에 재수강을 선택합니다. (Many students choose to retake courses during the summer/winter session to raise their grades.)
In formal writing, such as an academic petition or a graduation requirement checklist, you will see the passive or noun-focused forms. For example, 재수강 가능 여부 (whether retaking is possible) or 재수강 제한 (restrictions on retaking). Understanding these variations allows a learner to navigate the administrative side of Korean university life effectively. Whether you are explaining why you are still on campus late into your senior year or asking a professor for permission to join a full class, 재수강하다 is the essential verb for the task.
The primary environment for 재수강하다 is the university campus. If you walk through a Korean university library or a student lounge during the period of grade releases (성적 발표), you will hear students lamenting, "아, 이거 재수강 각이다," which is a slangy way of saying "Ah, this is definitely a situation where I'll have to retake it." The word is deeply embedded in the 'campus life' vocabulary, appearing in student forums like 'Everytime' (에브리타임) and in official university portals.
- Campus Forums
- Students post questions like "재수강하면 학점 최고 몇 점까지 가능한가요?" (If I retake, what's the highest grade I can get?).
- Administrative Offices
- Staff use the term when explaining graduation requirements: "졸업하시려면 필수 과목을 재수강하셔야 합니다." (You must retake the mandatory courses to graduate.)
선배, 이번에 수학 재수강하시나요? (Senior, are you retaking math this time?)
Beyond the campus, the word occasionally appears in career counseling or human resources contexts. When an interviewer asks about a specific grade on a transcript, a candidate might explain that they 재수강-ed the course to demonstrate their persistence and commitment to mastering the subject. It also appears in news articles discussing university policies, such as the 'grade inflation' (학점 인플레이션) caused by excessive retaking, or the recent trend of universities abolishing 'grade deletion' (학점 포기) systems, which makes 재수강하다 the only way to fix a transcript.
대학들이 학점 인플레이션을 막기 위해 재수강 횟수를 제한하고 있습니다. (Universities are limiting the number of retakes to prevent grade inflation.)
Finally, you might encounter the word in K-dramas or movies set in universities (like 'Cheese in the Trap' or 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty'). Characters often use the prospect of retaking a class as a plot device—either to spend more time with a love interest or as a source of stress that drives the narrative. In these media portrayals, 재수강하다 serves as a relatable touchstone for the audience, evoking the shared experience of the pressures of higher education in Korea.
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing 재수강하다 with more general terms for 'repeating' or 'reviewing.' While English uses 'retake' for many things (retaking a test, retaking a photo, retaking a class), Korean is much more specific. For example, to retake an exam, you should use 재시험을 보다, not 재수강하다. Using the latter in the context of a single test would sound like you are trying to retake the entire semester-long course because of one bad exam score.
- Mistake: Reviewing vs. Retaking
- Don't use '재수강하다' when you mean 'to review' (복습하다). Retaking is an administrative process; reviewing is a personal study habit.
- Mistake: General 'Again'
- Don't use it for non-academic lectures. For a seminar or a one-time talk, use '다시 듣다'.
Incorrect: 시험을 재수강할 수 있을까요? (Can I retake the exam?)
Correct: 시험을 재시험 볼 수 있을까요? (Can I take a make-up/re-test?)
Another subtle mistake involves the particle usage. Some learners mistakenly use -에 (at/to) with 재수강하다 because they think of it as 'attending' a class. However, since 재수강하다 is 'to take/register for' a class, the object marker -을/를 is the correct choice. For example, "수학을 재수강하다" is correct, while "수학에 재수강하다" is grammatically awkward. Additionally, learners often forget that this verb is part of a larger family of '수강' (taking a lecture) words. Confusing 재수강 (retaking) with 수강 신청 (initial registration) can lead to confusion during the enrollment period.
Lastly, be careful with the formality. While 재수강하다 is standard, using it in extremely informal settings might sound a bit stiff. In those cases, students often say '다시 들어' (I'm listening again). However, if you are speaking to a professor or an administrative officer, stick to 재수강하다 to maintain a professional and respectful tone. Misusing the formality levels in a university setting is a common pitfall for learners who are used to the more egalitarian atmosphere of Western universities.
To truly master the vocabulary of Korean academia, it is helpful to compare 재수강하다 with related terms. Each of these words describes a different aspect of taking or attending classes, and using the wrong one can change your meaning entirely.
- 수강하다 (Suganghada)
- The base verb meaning 'to take a course.' This is for the first time you take a class.
- 청강하다 (Cheongganghada)
- To audit a class. This means you attend the lectures but don't receive credit or a grade.
- 보강하다 (Boganghada)
- To hold a make-up class. This is usually what a professor does if they had to cancel a previous lecture.
Comparison:
- 재수강: Official retake for grade improvement.
- 청강: Just sitting in to learn without credit.
- 복습: Personal review of what you already learned.
Another interesting alternative is the slang term 학점 세탁 (Hak-jeom Se-tak), which literally translates to 'grade laundry.' While not a verb you would use with a professor, it is very common among students to describe the act of 재수강-ing specifically to wipe out a bad grade. If someone says, "나 이번에 학점 세탁 좀 하려고," they mean they are retaking several courses to make their transcript look cleaner for job applications.
저는 이번 방학에 전공 과목을 청강하며 다음 학기 재수강을 준비할 거예요. (I will audit the major course this break and prepare for the retake next semester.)
Lastly, for those in non-university settings, like a private academy (Hagwon), the term 재등록하다 (to re-register) is often used instead. This implies paying for another month or session of a course, rather than the specific academic 'grade replacement' nuance of 재수강하다. Understanding these boundaries helps you sound more like a native speaker who understands the specific institutional structures of Korea.
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
The prefix '재-' (再) is extremely productive in Korean, appearing in words like '재활용' (recycling - again use), '재혼' (remarriage - again marriage), and '재발' (recurrence - again occur).
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing 'jae' like 'jay' in English. It should be a shorter, more clipped vowel.
- Over-aspirating the 'g' in 'gang'. It is a soft 'k/g' sound.
- Mumbling the 'h' in 'hada', making it sound like 'jaesugang-ada'.
- Confusing the 'u' in 'su' with an 'o' sound.
- Not giving enough weight to the final 'ng' in 'gang'.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Easy to recognize once you know the '재' prefix and '수강' root.
Requires correct spelling and understanding of transitive verb particles.
Pronunciation is straightforward, but needs natural flow.
Common in campus settings, easy to pick out in context.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Prefix 재- (再)
재수강 (retake), 재시험 (retest), 재활용 (recycle)
Object Marker -을/를
전공을 재수강하다.
Intentional -(으)려고
학점을 올리려고 재수강해요.
Conditional -(으)면
재수강하면 성적이 바뀝니다.
Causal -아서/어서
성적이 나빠서 재수강해요.
Beispiele nach Niveau
저는 한국어 수업을 다시 들어요.
I listen to the Korean class again.
Uses '다시' (again) + '들어요' (listen/take).
수업이 어려워요. 다시 공부해요.
The class is difficult. I study again.
Simple present tense.
이 과목을 다시 하고 싶어요.
I want to do this subject again.
-고 싶다 (want to).
선생님, 다시 가르쳐 주세요.
Teacher, please teach me again.
-아/어 주세요 (requesting a favor).
저는 그 수업을 또 들어요.
I take that class again.
'또' is another word for 'again'.
학점이 나빠요. 다시 해요.
The grade is bad. I do it again.
Short, simple sentences.
내년에 다시 올게요.
I will come again next year.
Future intent -(으)ㄹ게요.
이 책으로 다시 공부하세요.
Please study again with this book.
Imperative -(으)세요.
이 과목을 재수강하고 싶습니다.
I want to retake this course.
Formal -ㅂ니다 style.
성적이 안 좋아서 재수강해요.
I'm retaking it because my grade isn't good.
-아서/어서 (reason).
다음 학기에 재수강할 거예요.
I will retake it next semester.
Future tense -(으)ㄹ 거예요.
재수강 신청은 언제예요?
When is the retake registration?
Noun '재수강' used with '신청'.
친구와 같이 재수강해요.
I retake the course with my friend.
Particle '와/과' (with).
재수강하면 학점이 올라가요?
If I retake it, will my grade go up?
Conditional -(으)면.
저는 이미 재수강했어요.
I already retook it.
Past tense -았/었-.
재수강할 수 있나요?
Can I retake it?
Ability -(으)ㄹ 수 있다.
학점 세탁을 위해 전공을 재수강하기로 했어요.
I decided to retake my major to 'wash' my grades.
-기로 하다 (decided to).
재수강하는 학생이 너무 많아서 자리가 없어요.
There are so many students retaking that there are no seats.
Noun modifying form -는.
이번에는 꼭 A를 받으려고 재수강해요.
I'm retaking it to definitely get an A this time.
-(으)려고 (intention).
재수강해도 성적이 그대로면 어떡하죠?
What if the grade stays the same even if I retake it?
-아/어도 (even if).
교수님께 재수강 허락을 받으러 갔어요.
I went to get permission from the professor to retake.
-(으)러 가다 (go in order to).
재수강 과목은 시간표 짜기가 힘들어요.
It's hard to make a schedule for retake courses.
Gerund form -기.
F를 받으면 무조건 재수강해야 해요.
If you get an F, you must retake it unconditionally.
-해야 하다 (must).
재수강 덕분에 평균 학점이 올라갔어요.
Thanks to retaking, my average GPA went up.
덕분에 (thanks to).
우리 학교는 재수강 시 최고 학점을 B+로 제한하고 있어요.
Our school limits the maximum grade to B+ when retaking.
-고 있다 (progressive/state).
재수강을 하느니 차라리 다른 과목을 듣는 게 낫겠어요.
I'd rather take another course than retake this one.
-느니 차라리 (rather than).
성적이 C+ 이하인 경우에만 재수강이 가능합니다.
Retaking is possible only if the grade is C+ or lower.
-인 경우 (in case of).
이미 수강한 과목을 재수강하려면 학과 사무실에 문의하세요.
To retake a course you've already taken, inquire at the department office.
-(으)려면 (if you want to).
재수강을 통해 전공 지식을 더 확실히 다질 수 있었습니다.
Through retaking, I was able to solidify my major knowledge more firmly.
통해 (through).
학기 초에는 재수강 신청을 하려는 학생들로 서버가 마비돼요.
At the start of the semester, the server crashes with students trying to register for retakes.
Passive form '마비되다'.
재수강은 시간과 비용이 많이 드는 결정입니다.
Retaking is a decision that costs a lot of time and money.
Noun modifying form -는.
졸업을 앞두고 부족한 학점을 채우려 재수강을 선택했어요.
Facing graduation, I chose to retake to fill the missing credits.
-으려 (shortened intention).
재수강 제도가 학점 인플레이션을 심화시킨다는 비판이 있습니다.
There is criticism that the retake system worsens grade inflation.
-ㄴ다는 (indirect quotation).
취업 시장에서 재수강 흔적은 성실함의 증거로 보일 수도 있습니다.
In the job market, traces of retaking can sometimes be seen as evidence of diligence.
-(으)ㄹ 수도 있다 (possibility).
대학마다 재수강 규정이 상이하므로 학칙을 잘 살펴봐야 합니다.
Since retake regulations differ by university, you must examine the school rules carefully.
-(으)므로 (formal reason).
무분별한 재수강은 오히려 다른 학생들의 수강 기회를 박탈할 수 있습니다.
Indiscriminate retaking can instead deprive other students of their opportunities to take the course.
박탈하다 (to deprive).
재수강을 고민하는 후배에게 진심 어린 조언을 해주었습니다.
I gave heartfelt advice to a junior who was contemplating retaking.
Noun modifying form -는.
최근에는 재수강 대신 학점 포기를 선택하는 학생들도 늘고 있습니다.
Recently, the number of students choosing grade deletion instead of retaking is also increasing.
대신 (instead of).
재수강을 하더라도 이전 성적 기록이 남는 경우가 많습니다.
Even if you retake, there are many cases where the previous grade record remains.
-더라도 (even if).
그는 전공 필수 과목을 세 번이나 재수강한 끝에 드디어 A를 받았다.
After retaking the mandatory major course three times, he finally got an A.
-(으)ㄴ 끝에 (after much...).
재수강권의 남용을 억제하기 위해 대학 본부는 새로운 지침을 하달했다.
To curb the abuse of the right to retake, the university headquarters issued new guidelines.
Formal vocabulary (남용, 억제, 하달).
재수강을 통한 성적 세탁이 과연 교육적으로 바람직한지 의문이 제기된다.
Questions are raised about whether grade laundry through retaking is educationally desirable.
-는지 의문이 제기된다 (questions are raised whether).
학습권 보장과 성적 엄정성 사이에서 재수강 정책은 늘 뜨거운 감자다.
Between guaranteeing the right to learn and grade strictness, retake policy is always a 'hot potato'.
Idiom '뜨거운 감자' (hot potato).
재수강 신청 경쟁이 치열해지면서 매크로 프로그램을 사용하는 부정행위도 발생하고 있다.
As competition for retake registration intensifies, cheating using macro programs is also occurring.
-면서 (while/as).
일부 대학은 재수강 시 취득 가능한 최고 성적을 하향 조정하는 추세다.
Some universities are trending toward lowering the maximum grade achievable when retaking.
-는 추세다 (is a trend).
그의 성적표는 재수강으로 점철되어 있어 학업적 방황의 흔적을 고스란히 보여준다.
His transcript is riddled with retakes, vividly showing traces of his academic wandering.
-로 점철되다 (to be riddled/studded with).
재수강 제도의 존폐 여부를 두고 학생회와 학교 측의 입장이 팽팽히 맞서고 있다.
The positions of the student council and the school are sharply divided over whether to keep or abolish the retake system.
팽팽히 맞서다 (to be sharply opposed).
재수강은 단순히 점수를 바꾸는 행위를 넘어, 자신의 부족함을 직시하고 보완하는 과정이어야 한다.
Beyond simply changing a score, retaking should be a process of facing and supplementing one's own deficiencies.
-을 넘어 (beyond).
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— Slang for 'It looks like I'll have to retake this.' Used when a student fails an exam.
이번 기말고사 망해서 완전 재수강 각이야.
— Very informal slang for 'to decide to retake.'
그냥 시원하게 재수강 때려야겠다.
— The 'swamp of retakes,' referring to a cycle of retaking many classes.
재수강의 늪에 빠져서 졸업을 못 하고 있어.
— A trend where many students are retaking classes for GPA.
취업난으로 인해 대학가에 재수강 열풍이 불고 있다.
— A 'retake chance,' often used when a school allows a one-time grade replacement.
이번이 마지막 재수강 찬스야.
— A ban on retaking certain courses.
우리 학과는 전공 과목 재수강 금지 규정이 있어.
— Successfully getting a seat in a retake class or getting a better grade.
드디어 그 과목 재수강 성공했어!
— Giving up on retaking a course.
너무 힘들어서 그냥 재수강 포기하고 졸업하려고.
— Only for students who are retaking the course.
이 분반은 재수강 전용 분반입니다.
— Inquiry about retaking.
재수강 문의는 학사지원팀으로 하세요.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Refers to retaking the university entrance exam (Suneung) for a full year, not a specific college course.
Means 'to review' material on your own, not to officially register for a class again.
Means 'to retake an exam', which is a single event, whereas '재수강' is a whole semester.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— Improving a poor GPA by retaking classes to 'clean' the transcript.
그는 취업을 위해 1년 동안 학점 세탁에 매진했다.
Slang— Saying that just attending (checking attendance) guarantees a C, avoiding a retake.
그 교수님 수업은 출첵만 해도 C는 나와서 재수강은 안 해.
Slang— Using past exam papers ('jokbo') to pass a retake easily.
이번 재수강은 족보 덕분에 잘 볼 것 같아.
Slang— Proxy attendance, sometimes used by students retaking who don't want to attend.
재수강인데 너무 가기 싫어서 대출 부탁했어.
Slang (Warning: Unethical)— Slave to the seasonal semester, referring to students retaking during breaks.
이번 방학도 재수강 때문에 계절의 노예가 되었어.
Slang— Someone who does all the work in a group project, often a retaker trying for an A.
재수강하는 형이 완전 학점 셔틀처럼 일하더라.
Slang— To drop a course before the grade is final to avoid needing a retake later.
성적 안 나올 것 같으면 그냥 드랍하고 나중에 재수강해.
Informal/Konglish— Being far down the waitlist for a retake course registration.
재수강 신청했는데 우주 예비 번호 받았어.
Slang— A scholarship based on grades, often the motivation for '재수강하다'.
성적 장학금을 받으려면 재수강은 필수야.
NeutralLeicht verwechselbar
Both involve taking a class again or extra.
Cheonggang is auditing (no credit), Jaesugang is for credit and grade replacement.
학점이 필요하면 재수강하고, 지식만 필요하면 청강하세요.
The base verb.
Sugang is taking it once; Jaesugang is taking it 'again' (Jae).
처음 수강할 때 잘해야 재수강을 안 하죠.
Both contain 'gang' (lecture).
Bogang is a make-up class for a missed day; Jaesugang is repeating the whole course.
교수님이 아파서 다음 주에 보강하기로 했어요.
Related to finishing classes.
Isu is completing/passing; Jaesugang is what you do if you didn't Isu or want a better grade.
필수 과목을 이수하지 못해서 재수강해야 합니다.
Both are university administrative terms.
Pyeonip is transferring schools; Jaesugang is staying at the same school but repeating a class.
편입한 후에는 재수강할 과목이 더 많아질 수 있어요.
Satzmuster
[Subject]은/는 [Course]을/를 재수강해요.
저는 영어를 재수강해요.
성적이 [Grade]라서 재수강해야 해요.
성적이 C라서 재수강해야 해요.
[Goal]을/를 위해 재수강하기로 했어요.
학점 세탁을 위해 재수강하기로 했어요.
재수강하면 최고 학점이 [Grade]예요.
재수강하면 최고 학점이 A0예요.
재수강할지 말지 고민 중이에요.
재수강할지 말지 고민 중이에요.
재수강 제도의 장점과 단점은...
재수강 제도의 장점과 단점은 명확합니다.
[Course]을/를 세 번이나 재수강한 끝에...
수학을 세 번이나 재수강한 끝에 통과했다.
재수강권 남용에 대한 대책이 시급하다.
재수강권 남용에 대한 대책이 시급하다.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Verwandt
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Extremely high among university students (ages 19-26).
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Using '재수하다' for a course.
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재수강하다
'재수하다' is for the entrance exam; '재수강하다' is for a specific class.
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Using '다시 공부하다' in a formal academic setting.
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재수강하다
'다시 공부하다' just means studying again; it doesn't imply official registration.
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Saying '시험을 재수강하다'.
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재시험을 보다
You retake a *course* (재수강), but you retake an *exam* (재시험).
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Using the particle -에 with 재수강하다.
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-을/를 재수강하다
It's a transitive action on a subject, so use the object marker.
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Thinking '재수강' means you failed.
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It can also mean you got a C and want an A.
It's for grade improvement, not just for failing (F).
Tipps
Particle Choice
Always use the object marker -을/를 with the course name. '전공을 재수강하다' is the standard pattern.
Strategic Retaking
In Korea, retaking for a B+ is common. Don't be surprised if your high-achieving friends are '재수강'-ing.
Prefix Power
Remember '재-' (again). It will help you understand dozens of other Korean words like 재발 (recurrence).
The 'Gak' Ending
Learn '재수강 각이다'. It's a very native-like way to express that you think you'll fail a course.
Interview Tip
If asked about a retake in an interview, frame it as 'pursuing excellence' rather than 'fixing a failure'.
Seasonal Semesters
Learn the term '계절 학기'. This is when most '재수강' happens outside the normal spring/fall terms.
Office Talk
When talking to university staff, always use the full verb '재수강하다' rather than slang.
Context Clues
If you hear 'F' and '다시', the person is probably talking about '재수강'.
Noun Form
Use '재수강' as a noun in titles or lists, e.g., '재수강 목록' (List of retakes).
Don't confuse with 'Audit'
Auditing is '청강'. If you want the grade to change, you MUST '재수강'.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'Jae' as 'Jay' who has to 'Su' (sue) the 'Gang' (gang) for his grades 'Hada' (hardly) being good enough, so he has to retake the class.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a student standing in a 're-cycling' bin, but instead of plastic, they are holding a textbook and a report card with a 'C' on it.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to use '재수강하다' in a sentence that explains a reason, a time, and a specific subject. For example: 'Next year, I will retake Chemistry because my grade was low.'
Wortherkunft
Composed of Sino-Korean (Hanja) roots: 再 (jae) meaning 'again' or 'twice', 受 (su) meaning 'to receive' or 'to take', and 講 (gang) meaning 'lecture' or 'to explain'. Combined with 'hada' (to do).
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To receive a lecture again.
Sino-Korean (Hanja-derived Korean)Kultureller Kontext
Be careful when asking someone if they are retaking a class; if they didn't want to, it might be a sore subject or a sign of financial stress.
In many Western countries, retaking a course is often seen as a sign of failure or struggle. In Korea, it's often viewed as a strategic and diligent move for career preparation.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
University Course Registration
- 재수강 신청 언제예요?
- 재수강 자리가 없어요.
- 재수강 제한이 있나요?
- 재수강 과목을 추가하고 싶어요.
Talking to a Professor
- 교수님, 이 과목 재수강해도 될까요?
- 재수강하면 성적이 인정되나요?
- 재수강생인데 과제가 따로 있나요?
- 성적 때문에 재수강을 고민 중입니다.
Job Interviews
- 부족한 부분을 보완하기 위해 재수강했습니다.
- 재수강을 통해 성적을 개선했습니다.
- 재수강은 제 끈기를 보여주는 결과입니다.
- 성실하게 재수강에 임했습니다.
Student Forum (Online)
- 재수강 꿀팁 좀 알려주세요.
- 재수강 하면 최고 몇 점?
- 재수강 각인데 어떡하죠?
- 재수강 빌넣(빌어서 넣기) 성공하신 분?
Academic Counseling
- 졸업하려면 재수강이 필수입니다.
- 재수강보다는 다른 과목을 추천합니다.
- 재수강 규정이 변경되었습니다.
- 재수강 학점은 평균에 포함됩니다.
Gesprächseinstiege
"이번 학기에 재수강하는 과목 있어요?"
"혹시 경제학 원론 재수강해본 적 있어요?"
"재수강 신청 성공했어요? 저는 실패했어요."
"성적이 안 좋아서 재수강할지 고민인데 어떻게 생각해요?"
"우리 학교 재수강 규정 아는 사람 있어요?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
내가 만약 어떤 과목을 재수강해야 한다면, 그 이유는 무엇일까?
한국의 재수강 문화에 대해 어떻게 생각하는지 써보세요.
재수강을 해서 성적을 올렸던 경험이나, 그러고 싶은 과목에 대해 써보세요.
재수강 제도와 학점 인플레이션의 관계에 대해 자신의 의견을 정리해보세요.
재수강을 하지 않고도 좋은 성적을 받는 나만의 비결은?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt comes from the Hanja '再', which means 'again'. It's the same 'Jae' found in words like 'recycling' (재활용).
Rarely. In Korea, high school students don't usually 'register' for individual classes they failed; they just move on or repeat the whole grade. It's almost exclusively a university term.
Not necessarily. While it means you didn't do well the first time, it's seen as a proactive way to improve your future job prospects.
It's a slang term meaning 'grade laundry'. It refers to retaking classes specifically to wipe out bad grades from your transcript.
Yes, most Korean universities have a limit (e.g., 2 or 3 times per course) and often cap the new grade at an A0 or B+.
Usually, if it's during a regular semester, it's covered by tuition. If you do it during 'seasonal semesters' (summer/winter), you must pay per credit.
'Jaesugang' is retaking one college course. 'Jaesu' is spending a whole year studying to retake the national university entrance exam.
Most universities do not allow retakes for grades higher than a C+ or B0.
In the 'Grade Replacement' system, the new grade replaces the old one, but some schools still keep a record that you retook the course.
You say '수학을 재수강해요' (Suhak-eul jaesugang-haeyo).
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'재수강하다'를 사용하여 '나는 이번 학기에 수학을 다시 듣는다'는 의미의 문장을 쓰세요.
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왜 재수강을 하나요? 이유를 포함하여 한 문장으로 쓰세요.
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'재수강'과 '성적'이라는 단어를 모두 사용하여 문장을 만드세요.
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교수님께 재수강에 대해 문의하는 정중한 문장을 쓰세요.
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재수강의 장점에 대해 한 문장으로 설명하세요.
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'재수강 각이다'라는 표현을 넣어 친구와 대화하는 문장을 만드세요.
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졸업을 위해 재수강이 필요한 상황을 설명하는 문장을 쓰세요.
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재수강 신청이 실패했을 때의 기분을 한 문장으로 쓰세요.
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학점 세탁의 의미를 '재수강'을 사용하여 설명하세요.
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재수강을 고민하는 후배에게 해줄 조언을 한 문장으로 쓰세요.
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재수강 규정에 대해 학교 사무실에 묻는 문장을 쓰세요.
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재수강을 통해 얻은 성취감을 표현하는 문장을 쓰세요.
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재수강이 취업에 미치는 영향에 대한 자신의 생각을 쓰세요.
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계절 학기에 재수강을 하는 이유를 쓰세요.
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재수강을 피하기 위해 다짐하는 문장을 쓰세요.
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재수강을 할 때 가장 힘든 점은 무엇인가요?
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재수강 신청 경쟁에 대해 묘사하는 문장을 쓰세요.
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'재수강'을 주제로 한 짧은 일기 한 문장을 쓰세요.
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재수강생으로서의 각오를 쓰세요.
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재수강 제도가 필요한 이유를 논리적으로 쓰세요.
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친구에게 이번 학기에 재수강을 한다고 말해보세요.
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교수님께 재수강이 가능한지 물어보세요.
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재수강을 하는 이유를 친구에게 설명해보세요.
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재수강 신청에 성공했을 때의 기쁨을 표현해보세요.
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재수강을 고민하는 친구에게 조언을 해주세요.
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재수강생으로서 교수님께 인사해보세요.
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재수강 과목의 난이도에 대해 이야기해보세요.
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재수강 신청 경쟁이 얼마나 심한지 말해보세요.
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재수강 결과에 대해 친구에게 자랑해보세요.
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재수강을 하느니 차라리 다른 걸 하겠다고 말해보세요.
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듣기 대화: '여보세요, 학과 사무실이죠? 재수강 신청 기간 좀 알려주세요.' 이 사람은 무엇을 알고 싶어 하나요?
듣기 대화: '민수야, 너 또 그 수업 들어?' '응, 재수강이야.' 민수는 지금 무엇을 하고 있나요?
듣기 대화: '이번 시험 망쳤어. 재수강 각이다.' 이 말의 의미는?
듣기 대화: '재수강하면 최고 학점은 B+까지예요.' 이 말은 무엇에 대한 안내인가요?
듣기 대화: '졸업하려면 이 과목 꼭 재수강해야 해.' 이 말의 핵심 내용은?
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Summary
The verb '재수강하다' is the essential term for retaking a class in a Korean university. Unlike the generic '다시 듣다', it refers to the official registration process. Example: '학점을 올리려고 수학을 재수강했어요' (I retook math to raise my grade).
- A formal academic verb meaning to retake a university course to improve a grade or replace a fail.
- Commonly used by Korean students during course registration to manage their GPA (Grade Point Average).
- Derived from Hanja: 'Jae' (again) and 'Sugang' (taking a lecture), making it specific to education.
- Often implies administrative grade replacement rather than just personal study or informal review.
Particle Choice
Always use the object marker -을/를 with the course name. '전공을 재수강하다' is the standard pattern.
Strategic Retaking
In Korea, retaking for a B+ is common. Don't be surprised if your high-achieving friends are '재수강'-ing.
Prefix Power
Remember '재-' (again). It will help you understand dozens of other Korean words like 재발 (recurrence).
The 'Gak' Ending
Learn '재수강 각이다'. It's a very native-like way to express that you think you'll fail a course.
Beispiel
성적이 좋지 않아서 그 과목을 재수강해야 해요.
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입체적
B2Dreidimensional wirkend oder etwas aus mehreren Perspektiven betrachtend.
~에 관해
B1Ein Ausdruck, der 'über' oder 'betreffend' bedeutet. Er wird in formellen Kontexten verwendet, um ein Thema einzuleiten.
~에 대하여
A2Über oder bezüglich eines bestimmten Themas. 'Ich lerne über die koreanische Geschichte.'
~대해
A2Es bedeutet 'über' oder 'bezüglich'. Man verwendet es, um das Thema eines Gesprächs oder Gedankens anzugeben.
~에 관하여
A2Bezüglich oder über ein Thema. Wird in formalen Situationen wie Berichten oder Reden verwendet.
~에 대해(서)
A1Bezeichnet das Thema oder den Gegenstand einer Diskussion und bedeutet 'über' oder 'bezüglich'. Es wird häufig mit Verben des Sagens oder Denkens verwendet.
무엇보다
A2Vor allem; mehr als alles andere.
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상화하다
B2Abstrahieren: etwas theoretisch oder losgelöst von seiner physischen Realität betrachten.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
