Explanation at your level:
You use 수업하다 when you are a teacher. If you are in a room with students and you are talking about a lesson, you are 수업하다. It is a very useful word for school!
When you are a teacher, you 수업하다 every day. You can say 'I teach math' by saying '수학을 수업해요.' It is the main word for school lessons.
At this level, you can use 수업하다 to talk about your schedule. You might say 'I have to teach until 5 PM' (5시까지 수업해요). It is very common in daily life when discussing work or school routines.
Use 수업하다 to describe the quality of instruction. You can say 'The professor teaches very well' (교수님이 수업을 잘 하세요). It denotes the professional act of managing a learning environment.
In academic or professional settings, 수업하다 can be used to describe the methodology of a session. It implies a structured delivery of information. It is the standard term for formal pedagogical activities in Korea.
Mastery of 수업하다 involves understanding its nuanced role in the Korean educational hierarchy. It is not merely 'teaching'; it is the maintenance of a formal academic space. It carries the weight of professional duty and the social expectation of the teacher-student relationship.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- 수업하다 means to conduct a class.
- It is a standard, neutral verb.
- Used primarily in school and training contexts.
- Pairs well with subjects and time markers.
The Korean verb 수업하다 is the go-to term for 'teaching a class.' It is composed of 수업 (class/lesson) and 하다 (to do). Think of it as 'doing class.'
When you use this word, you are specifically talking about the act of instruction. It is not just about learning; it is about the person in charge who is actively leading the session. Whether you are a professor at a university or a tutor helping a friend, this is the perfect word to describe that teaching time.
The word 수업 (su-eop) comes from Sino-Korean roots. 수 (授) means 'to give' or 'to confer,' and 업 (業) means 'work' or 'task.' Historically, this implies the 'giving of work' or 'imparting of knowledge.'
Over centuries, the term evolved from formal scholarly settings to the modern classroom environment we recognize today. It reflects the traditional East Asian view that education is a structured, purposeful exchange between a mentor and a student.
You will hear 수업하다 most often in school or professional training contexts. It is a neutral, standard verb suitable for almost any situation involving education.
Commonly, you use it with time markers, like 오후에 수업하다 (to teach in the afternoon). It is distinct from 가르치다 (to teach), as 수업하다 focuses on the session itself rather than just the act of imparting knowledge.
While there aren't many 'idioms' in the English sense, there are set phrases: 1. 수업을 듣다 (to attend a class). 2. 수업을 빠지다 (to skip a class). 3. 수업 중이다 (to be in the middle of a class). 4. 수업을 마치다 (to finish a class). 5. 수업 분위기 (the atmosphere of the classroom).
As a verb, 수업하다 conjugates regularly. In the present tense, it becomes 수업해요. In the past, it is 수업했어요.
Pronunciation-wise, be careful with the 'eop' sound; it requires a quick transition from the 'eo' vowel to the 'p' consonant. It rhymes loosely with 입학하다 (to enter school) in terms of its formal, academic cadence.
Fun Fact
The word reflects the traditional value placed on the teacher as a transmitter of knowledge.
Pronunciation Guide
Crisp and clear pronunciation of each syllable.
Consistent with standard Korean phonetics.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'eo' sound
- Merging 'su' and 'eop'
- Weakening the 'ha' sound
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
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What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
-하다 Verb Conjugation
수업해요
Time Particles
오후에 수업해요
Object Particle
수학을 수업해요
Examples by Level
선생님이 수업해요.
Teacher is teaching.
Subject + verb.
내일 수업해요.
I teach tomorrow.
Time marker.
지금 수업해요.
I am teaching now.
Present progressive.
영어 수업해요.
I teach English.
Object + verb.
매일 수업해요.
I teach every day.
Frequency adverb.
여기서 수업해요.
I teach here.
Location marker.
오후에 수업해요.
I teach in the afternoon.
Time marker.
오늘 수업해요.
I teach today.
Simple sentence.
선생님은 수학을 수업해요.
저는 오후에 수업해요.
우리 학교는 매일 수업해요.
그는 온라인으로 수업해요.
어제 수업했어요.
내일 수업할 거예요.
수업해요, 조용히 하세요.
열심히 수업해요.
교수님은 강의실에서 수업해요.
그녀는 아이들에게 영어를 수업해요.
저는 주말에도 수업해요.
학교에서 수업하는 것이 즐거워요.
어떤 과목을 수업하세요?
오전 9시에 수업해요.
온라인으로 수업하는 것이 편해요.
오늘 수업은 늦게 끝나요.
그 강사는 매우 열정적으로 수업해요.
수업하는 동안 휴대폰을 끄세요.
그는 대학에서 역사를 수업해요.
수업하는 환경이 중요해요.
저는 일대일로 수업하는 것을 선호해요.
어제는 보충 수업했어요.
수업하는 방식이 바뀌었어요.
그는 10년 동안 수업했어요.
그는 혁신적인 방법으로 수업해요.
수업하는 내내 학생들의 집중력이 높았어요.
학기 중에 매일 수업해요.
그는 전문적인 태도로 수업해요.
수업하는 과정에서 많은 것을 배웠어요.
비대면으로 수업하는 것이 일상이 되었어요.
그는 자신의 철학을 담아 수업해요.
수업하는 시간은 소중해요.
그는 평생을 교육에 헌신하며 수업했어요.
수업하는 행위는 지식의 전달 그 이상이에요.
그는 학생들과 소통하며 수업해요.
수업하는 기술은 경험에서 나와요.
그는 어려운 개념을 쉽게 수업해요.
수업하는 열정이 대단해요.
그는 매시간 최선을 다해 수업해요.
수업하는 모습이 인상적이었어요.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"수업을 듣다"
To attend a class
저는 수업을 들어요.
neutral"수업을 빠지다"
To skip a class
수업을 빠지지 마세요.
casual"수업 중이다"
To be in class
지금 수업 중이에요.
neutral"수업을 마치다"
To finish a class
곧 수업을 마쳐요.
neutral"수업 분위기"
Classroom atmosphere
수업 분위기가 좋아요.
neutral"수업을 준비하다"
To prepare for a class
수업을 준비해요.
neutralEasily Confused
Both mean teach.
가르치다 is general; 수업하다 is for sessions.
수학을 가르쳐요 vs 수학을 수업해요.
Both mean teach.
강의하다 is for lectures.
교수님이 강의해요.
Both mean teach.
교육하다 is for training.
직원을 교육해요.
Similar sound.
수강하다 is to take a class.
수업을 수강해요.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + Object + 수업하다
선생님이 영어를 수업해요.
Time + 수업하다
오후에 수업해요.
Location + 에서 + 수업하다
교실에서 수업해요.
Adverb + 수업하다
열심히 수업해요.
Subject + 보충 수업하다
선생님이 보충 수업해요.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
مرتبط
How to Use It
10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
You don't 'teach a class' in Korean; you 'do' a class.
You 'listen' to a class, not 'study' a class.
You learn the subject, not the class itself.
수업하다 is a verb; use 수업 for the noun.
Giving a class is not a direct translation; use the verb.
Tips
Super Teacher
Remember 'Super' for 수업.
Classroom context
Always use it for school settings.
Teacher respect
Always use polite forms.
Verb conjugation
It follows standard -하다 rules.
Clear vowels
Focus on the 'eo' sound.
Don't add '가르치다'
Just say 수업하다.
Sino-Korean roots
Learn the characters for deeper meaning.
Use with subjects
Pair with your favorite subject.
Daily routine
Say your schedule aloud.
Keep a log
Write about your classes.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'Super' teacher 'doing' a class.
Visual Association
A teacher writing on a chalkboard.
Word Web
چالش
Try saying 'I teach math' in Korean.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: To give (授) work/task (業)
بافت فرهنگی
None, very standard term.
Equates to 'teaching a class' or 'conducting a lesson'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At school
- 수업 시작해요
- 수업 끝났어요
- 수업 준비해요
Online learning
- 온라인으로 수업해요
- 줌으로 수업해요
- 비대면 수업해요
Tutoring
- 일대일로 수업해요
- 개인 수업해요
- 과외 수업해요
University
- 강의실에서 수업해요
- 교수님이 수업해요
- 전공 수업해요
Conversation Starters
"오늘 몇 시에 수업해요?"
"어떤 과목을 수업하세요?"
"온라인으로 수업하는 게 어때요?"
"보충 수업이 필요해요?"
"수업 준비는 다 했어요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe your favorite teacher and how they 수업해요.
Write about your daily teaching schedule.
Compare online and offline classes.
What makes a good class?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالIt is neutral and standard.
No, it implies teaching others.
수업.
Yes, for training sessions.
수업하고 있어요.
Yes, e.g., 수학을 수업하다.
Yes, 수업하다 focuses on the class session.
Yes.
خودت رو بسنج
선생님이 ___.
The teacher is teaching a class.
Which means 'to teach a class'?
수업하다 is the verb for teaching.
수업하다 is a noun.
It is a verb.
Word
معنی
Matching verbs to meaning.
Subject-Time-Verb order.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Use 수업하다 when you are the one in charge of a lesson.
- 수업하다 means to conduct a class.
- It is a standard, neutral verb.
- Used primarily in school and training contexts.
- Pairs well with subjects and time markers.
Super Teacher
Remember 'Super' for 수업.
Classroom context
Always use it for school settings.
Teacher respect
Always use polite forms.
Verb conjugation
It follows standard -하다 rules.
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