캠퍼스
캠퍼스 en 30 secondes
- 캠퍼스 means 'campus' and is a loanword used for university grounds.
- It is primarily used for colleges, not for primary or secondary schools.
- It carries a romantic connotation of youth and student life in Korea.
- Commonly used with particles like -에서 (at) and -가 (subject marker).
The word 캠퍼스 (kaem-peo-seu) is a direct loanword from the English 'campus,' referring to the physical grounds, buildings, and general environment of a university or college. In the Korean context, this word carries a heavy emotional and cultural weight that goes beyond a mere geographic location. For many Koreans, the 'campus' represents the 'springtime of life' (청춘), a hard-earned reward after the grueling years of study required to pass the college entrance exams (Suneung). When you use this word, you aren't just talking about a collection of buildings; you are often evoking the lifestyle, the romanticism, and the social atmosphere of higher education.
- Physical Scope
- It encompasses everything from the lecture halls (강의실) and libraries (도서관) to the lawns, cafeterias, and student union buildings. If you are 'on campus,' you are within the university gates.
In everyday conversation, Koreans use 캠퍼스 when they want to emphasize the aesthetic or social aspect of the university. While '대학교' (dae-hak-gyo) refers to the institution itself, '캠퍼스' refers to the place. For example, if a university has a beautiful landscape with cherry blossoms, people will say the 'campus is pretty' (캠퍼스가 예뻐요), rather than the 'university is pretty.' This distinction is subtle but important for sounding natural in Korean.
우리 대학교 캠퍼스는 봄에 벚꽃이 정말 아름다워요. (Our university campus is truly beautiful with cherry blossoms in the spring.)
Culturally, the campus is the stage for 'Campus Couples' (CC), a very common term in Korea for students dating within the same department or university. The word is also central to 'Campus Life' (캠퍼스 라이프), which includes club activities (동아리), festivals (축제), and the unique social hierarchies between 'sunbae' (seniors) and 'hoobae' (juniors). Because many Korean universities are built on hilly terrain, the campus layout often includes famous steep hills with humorous nicknames, contributing to the shared identity of the students who navigate them daily.
Furthermore, larger universities in Korea often have multiple campuses. For instance, Seoul National University has the Gwanak Campus and the Yeongun Campus. In these cases, '캠퍼스' is used as a proper noun suffix to distinguish between different geographical locations of the same institution. This is particularly common for 'branch' campuses located in different cities, such as the Yonsei University Mirae Campus in Wonju versus the main Sinchon campus in Seoul.
- Social Context
- The term is frequently heard in media, especially 'Campus Dramas' which romanticize the university experience. It evokes a sense of freedom, youth, and the transition into adulthood.
신입생들은 넓은 캠퍼스에서 길을 잃기 쉬워요. (Freshmen are likely to get lost on the wide campus.)
Using 캠퍼스 correctly involves understanding its role as a noun and its common particle pairings. As a loanword, it follows standard Korean grammatical rules without any irregular changes. The most frequent particles used with it are -에 (at/to), -에서 (in/at - for actions), and -가/이 (subject marker).
- Describing Appearance
- To describe how a campus looks, use adjectives like '넓다' (wide), '아름답다' (beautiful), or '현대적이다' (modern). Example: '캠퍼스가 아주 넓어요' (The campus is very wide).
When you are performing an action on the grounds, such as meeting a friend or studying outside, use 에서. This distinguishes the campus as a location of activity. If you are simply stating that someone or something is located there, use 에. For example, '캠퍼스에 나무가 많아요' (There are many trees on the campus).
우리는 캠퍼스 벤치에 앉아서 커피를 마셨어요. (We sat on a campus bench and drank coffee.)
In more formal or written contexts, you might see it combined with other nouns to form compound words. '캠퍼스 커플' (Campus Couple), '캠퍼스 라이프' (Campus Life), and '캠퍼스 룩' (Campus Look - referring to student fashion) are ubiquitous. In academic administration, you will see '캠퍼스 이전' (campus relocation) or '멀티 캠퍼스' (multi-campus).
Another important usage is when referring to the romanticized 'campus atmosphere.' You might hear students say '캠퍼스 낭만' (campus romance/romanticism), referring to the idealized version of college life depicted in movies. This is often contrasted with the reality of '취업 준비' (job hunting preparation), which takes place on the same campus but feels much less romantic.
- Common Verb Pairings
- - 캠퍼스를 거닐다 (to stroll through the campus)
- 캠퍼스를 누비다 (to roam/explore the campus)
- 캠퍼스를 구경하다 (to look around the campus)
졸업하기 전에 캠퍼스의 모든 곳을 가보고 싶어요. (I want to visit every place on campus before I graduate.)
Finally, when discussing multi-campus universities, the name of the location precedes '캠퍼스.' For example, '경희대학교 국제캠퍼스' (Kyung Hee University International Campus). In this usage, it functions as a specific identifier for a branch or specialized location of the university.
You will encounter 캠퍼스 in a variety of real-world settings in Korea, ranging from casual student talk to professional news reports. Its most common home is, naturally, within the university community itself. Students use it daily when coordinating meetings, discussing their schedules, or commenting on the environment.
- In University Media
- University newspapers (대학 신문) and broadcasting stations frequently use the word in headlines like '캠퍼스 소식' (Campus News) or '캠퍼스 안전' (Campus Safety). It is the standard term for the physical domain of the school.
In South Korean pop culture, specifically K-Dramas and webtoons, '캠퍼스' is a genre in itself. 'Campus Romance' (캠퍼스 로맨스) is a staple theme. You will hear characters say things like '캠퍼스의 낭만' (the romance of the campus) when they are enjoying their youth. Shows like 'Cheese in the Trap' or 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' are quintessential examples where the word 'campus' is used to define the setting and the social rules of the story.
드라마 속 캠퍼스 생활은 실제와 조금 다를 수 있어요. (Campus life in dramas can be a bit different from reality.)
You will also hear this word in the context of recruitment and job fairs. Companies often hold 'Campus Recruiting' (캠퍼스 리크루팅) events where they visit universities to find talent. In this context, the word signifies a professional outreach to the student body within their own territory. If you are a job seeker, you might say '내일 캠퍼스 리크루팅에 갈 거예요' (I'm going to the campus recruiting event tomorrow).
On social media platforms like Instagram or Everytime (a popular Korean university app), the word is often hashtagged (#캠퍼스, #캠퍼스라이프). Students post photos of the campus scenery, especially during the 'festival season' (축제 기간) or when the autumn leaves change color. The word carries a sense of pride and belonging in these contexts.
- In Urban Planning
- City officials might use the word when discussing 'Campus Towns' (캠퍼스 타운), which are urban regeneration projects that integrate university resources with the local neighborhood to boost the economy and culture.
우리 학교는 캠퍼스 타운 사업에 참여하고 있어요. (Our school is participating in the Campus Town project.)
While 캠퍼스 is a loanword, English speakers often make mistakes by using it exactly as they would in English, failing to recognize its specific nuances in Korean. The most common error is confusing it with '학교' (hak-gyo - school) or '대학교' (dae-hak-gyo - university).
- Mistake 1: Overuse for 'University'
- In English, you might say 'I love my campus' to mean you love your school. In Korean, if you say '캠퍼스를 좋아해요,' people will think you specifically like the buildings and the grass. If you like the education or the institution, you should say '우리 대학교를 좋아해요.'
Another mistake involves the scale of the school. In Korea, '캠퍼스' is almost exclusively reserved for universities and colleges. You would never refer to a high school (고등학교) or elementary school (초등학교) grounds as a 'campus' in Korean, even if they are large. For those, the word '교정' (gyo-jeong) or simply '학교' is used. Calling a high school grounds '캠퍼스' sounds very unnatural and slightly pretentious.
❌ 고등학교 캠퍼스가 예뻐요. (Incorrect)
✅ 고등학교 교정이 예뻐요. (Correct)
Confusing '캠퍼스' with '운동장' (un-dong-jang - playground/sports field) is another common slip. In English, 'on campus' might include the football field. In Korean, if you are specifically on the dirt or turf field, you should say '운동장.' '캠퍼스' is the general area, but '운동장' is the specific sports area. If you tell a friend to meet you 'on the campus,' it is too vague; you should specify a building or the '운동장.'
Lastly, be careful with the pronunciation. While it is spelled '캠퍼스,' many English speakers pronounce the 'p' with a strong aspiration or the 's' with a trailing 'u' sound that is too long. In Korean, the '스' (seu) should be short and the '퍼' (peo) should be a crisp, unaspirated or lightly aspirated 'p' sound as per Korean phonology. Mispronouncing loanwords can sometimes make them harder for native speakers to recognize than pure Korean words.
- Mistake 2: Mixing with 'College'
- English speakers often use 'campus' and 'college' interchangeably. In Korean, '대학' (college) is the institution, and '캠퍼스' is the place. You 'go to college' (대학에 가다), but you 'walk around the campus' (캠퍼스를 걷다).
❌ 캠퍼스에 합격했어요. (I was accepted to the campus - Incorrect)
✅ 대학교에 합격했어요. (I was accepted to the university - Correct)
To truly master Korean, you need to know when to use 캠퍼스 and when to choose a more traditional or specific alternative. The Korean language has several words that overlap with 'campus' depending on the level of formality and the specific part of the school grounds being discussed.
- 교정 (校庭 - Gyo-jeong)
- This is the Sino-Korean word for 'school grounds.' It sounds more poetic and traditional than '캠퍼스.' It is often used in school songs, literature, or formal speeches. While '캠퍼스' feels modern and trendy, '교정' feels nostalgic and established. You can use '교정' for any school level, including high schools.
- 학교 (學校 - Hak-gyo)
- The most general word for 'school.' When students say 'I'm at school,' they almost always say '학교예요,' even if they are specifically on the campus lawn. '캠퍼스' is usually only used when they want to emphasize the physical beauty or the specific university atmosphere.
Comparing '캠퍼스' and '교정' is useful. '캠퍼스' is used 90% of the time in casual conversation among university students. '교정' is used in graduation speeches or nostalgic poems. For example, '정든 교정을 떠나다' (leaving the beloved school grounds) is a classic graduation phrase. You wouldn't typically say '정든 캠퍼스를 떠나다' unless you wanted to sound more modern.
우리 캠퍼스는 정말 현대적이에요. (Our campus is very modern.) vs. 우리 학교 교정은 역사가 깊어요. (Our school grounds have a deep history.)
Another alternative is '구내' (gu-nae), which means 'within the premises' or 'on-site.' This is often used for facilities located on the campus. For example, '캠퍼스 식당' (campus cafeteria) is common, but '학교 구내 식당' (on-site school cafeteria) is a more formal or administrative way to say it. If you see a sign for a 'campus bookstore,' it might say '구내 서점.'
Finally, when referring to the specific buildings, people often just use the building names or '건물' (geon-mul). Instead of saying 'I'm on the campus,' a Korean speaker is much more likely to say 'I'm in front of the library' (도서관 앞이에요) or 'I'm in the student union' (학생회관이에요). '캠퍼스' serves as the umbrella term for the whole area.
- 운동장 (運動場 - Un-dong-jang)
- Specifically the sports field. If you are going to play soccer, you go to the '운동장,' not just the '캠퍼스.' The '운동장' is a part of the '캠퍼스.'
축제 때는 캠퍼스 전체가 시끌벅적해요. (During the festival, the whole campus is noisy and bustling.)
How Formal Is It?
Le savais-tu ?
In Korea, the word 'campus' didn't become popular until the mid-20th century as modern universities were established; before that, Sino-Korean terms like '교정' were used exclusively.
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing '스' as a long 'soo' instead of a short 'seu'.
- Putting too much emphasis on the 'p' (making it sound like 'bb').
- Forgetting the final 'seu' and just saying 'camp'.
Niveau de difficulté
Easy to read as it's a loanword.
Simple spelling but requires correct particle usage.
Requires natural Korean intonation for loanwords.
Easily recognizable due to English origin.
Quoi apprendre ensuite
Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
Location particles -에 vs -에서
캠퍼스에 나무가 있다 (Existence) vs 캠퍼스에서 공부한다 (Action)
Subject marker -가 with vowel-ending nouns
캠퍼스가 예쁘다
Object marker -를 with vowel-ending nouns
캠퍼스를 걷다
Noun + Noun compounds
캠퍼스 지도, 캠퍼스 생활
Honorifics with places
캠퍼스가 넓으시네요 (Incorrect, use 넓네요 as places don't take honorifics)
Exemples par niveau
캠퍼스가 아주 커요.
The campus is very big.
Simple subject-adjective sentence.
저는 캠퍼스에 있어요.
I am at the campus.
Using -에 있다 for location.
캠퍼스에 가요.
I go to the campus.
Using -에 가다 for destination.
이것은 우리 캠퍼스예요.
This is our campus.
Using -예요 for identification.
캠퍼스가 예뻐요.
The campus is pretty.
Basic descriptive adjective.
캠퍼스에 나무가 많아요.
There are many trees on the campus.
Using -에 ...이/가 많다 for quantity.
캠퍼스에서 만나요.
Let's meet at the campus.
Using -에서 for a meeting location.
캠퍼스가 어디예요?
Where is the campus?
Asking for location.
우리 캠퍼스에서 커피를 마셔요.
We drink coffee on our campus.
Using -에서 for an action in a location.
캠퍼스에 학생이 정말 많아요.
There are really many students on the campus.
Describing a scene with an adverb (정말).
어제 친구와 캠퍼스를 산책했어요.
Yesterday, I took a walk on the campus with a friend.
Past tense with -았/었/했어요.
캠퍼스 지도를 봐요.
Look at the campus map.
Noun + noun compound.
캠퍼스가 넓어서 다리가 아파요.
Because the campus is wide, my legs hurt.
Using -아서/어서 for reason.
캠퍼스 안에는 식당이 세 개 있어요.
Inside the campus, there are three restaurants.
Using counters (개) and location (안).
내일 캠퍼스에서 축제가 있어요.
There is a festival on campus tomorrow.
Future time marker (내일) and existence (있다).
저는 캠퍼스 근처에 살아요.
I live near the campus.
Using '근처' (near).
우리 대학교 캠퍼스는 봄에 벚꽃으로 유명해요.
Our university campus is famous for cherry blossoms in the spring.
Using -으로 유명하다 (famous for).
캠퍼스 라이프를 즐기고 싶어요.
I want to enjoy campus life.
Using -고 싶다 (want to) and loanword '라이프'.
캠퍼스 커플이 되면 어떨까요?
What would it be like to become a campus couple?
Using -면 어떨까요? (How would it be if...).
캠퍼스에서 길을 잃어버린 적이 있어요.
I have had the experience of getting lost on campus.
Using -(으)ㄴ 적이 있다 (experience).
캠퍼스 시설이 아주 현대적이라서 편리해요.
Since the campus facilities are very modern, it's convenient.
Using -(이)라서 (since/because).
캠퍼스 곳곳에 벤치가 있어서 쉴 수 있어요.
There are benches all over the campus, so you can rest.
Using '곳곳' (everywhere) and -(으)ㄹ 수 있다 (can).
캠퍼스 안에서 자전거를 타는 학생들이 많아요.
There are many students riding bicycles inside the campus.
Present progressive/descriptive with -는.
졸업하면 이 아름다운 캠퍼스가 그리울 거예요.
When I graduate, I will miss this beautiful campus.
Using -(으)ㄹ 거예요 (future/supposition).
캠퍼스 내 흡연은 엄격히 금지되어 있습니다.
Smoking on campus is strictly prohibited.
Formal written style (-습니다).
이번 캠퍼스 리크루팅에는 대기업들이 많이 참여해요.
Many large corporations are participating in this campus recruiting.
Using '리크루팅' (recruiting) and '참여하다' (participate).
우리 학교는 서울과 경기도에 각각 캠퍼스가 있어요.
Our school has campuses in both Seoul and Gyeonggi-do.
Using '각각' (each/respectively).
캠퍼스 부지가 넓어서 셔틀버스를 타야 해요.
The campus grounds are so vast that you have to take a shuttle bus.
Using '부지' (site/grounds) and -아/어/해야 하다 (must).
캠퍼스의 낭만을 즐기기에는 공부할 양이 너무 많아요.
There is too much to study to enjoy the romance of the campus.
Using -기에는 (to do something/for doing).
캠퍼스 타운 조성 사업으로 주변 상권이 살아났어요.
The surrounding commercial area has revived due to the campus town development project.
Using -으로 (due to/by) and '상권' (commercial area).
캠퍼스 안전을 위해 야간 순찰이 강화되었습니다.
Night patrols have been strengthened for campus safety.
Using -을 위해 (for the sake of) and passive voice.
그 대학교는 캠퍼스가 워낙 예뻐서 영화 촬영지로 자주 쓰여요.
That university campus is so pretty it's often used as a movie filming location.
Using '워낙' (so much/originally) and passive '쓰이다'.
캠퍼스의 건축 양식은 고딕 양식과 현대미가 조화를 이룹니다.
The campus's architectural style harmonizes Gothic style with modern beauty.
Using '조화를 이루다' (to harmonize).
대학 캠퍼스는 단순한 교육 공간을 넘어 문화의 중심지 역할을 합니다.
The university campus plays the role of a cultural center beyond a simple educational space.
Using -을 넘어 (beyond) and '역할을 하다' (play a role).
캠퍼스 내 보행자 중심의 도로 설계를 도입했습니다.
A pedestrian-centered road design has been introduced within the campus.
Using '보행자 중심' (pedestrian-centered).
과거 캠퍼스는 민주화 운동의 뜨거운 열기가 가득했던 곳입니다.
In the past, the campus was a place full of the hot passion of the democratization movement.
Using '열기가 가득하다' (full of heat/passion).
캠퍼스의 녹지 비율을 높여 친환경적인 환경을 조성하고 있습니다.
We are creating an eco-friendly environment by increasing the ratio of green space on campus.
Using '녹지 비율' (green space ratio).
캠퍼스라는 공간이 주는 정서적 안정감이 학생들의 학업 성취도에 기여합니다.
The emotional stability provided by the space called 'campus' contributes to students' academic achievement.
Using '기여하다' (contribute).
디지털 전환 시대에 걸맞은 스마트 캠퍼스 구축이 시급합니다.
It is urgent to build a smart campus suitable for the era of digital transformation.
Using -에 걸맞은 (suitable for) and '시급하다' (urgent).
캠퍼스의 상업화 현상에 대해 비판적인 시각이 존재합니다.
There are critical perspectives on the phenomenon of campus commercialization.
Using '비판적인 시각' (critical view).
캠퍼스의 지정학적 위치는 대학의 대외 경쟁력을 결정짓는 중요한 요소 중 하나입니다.
The geopolitical location of a campus is one of the important factors that determines a university's external competitiveness.
Using '지정학적' (geopolitical) and '결정짓다' (determine).
대학 캠퍼스는 지식의 상아탑으로서 고유의 자율성과 독립성을 유지해야 합니다.
The university campus, as an ivory tower of knowledge, must maintain its inherent autonomy and independence.
Using '상아탑' (ivory tower) and '자율성' (autonomy).
캠퍼스 내의 헤게모니 다툼은 학문적 담론의 형성 과정에 지대한 영향을 미칩니다.
Hegemony struggles within the campus have a profound impact on the formation process of academic discourse.
Using '헤게모니' (hegemony) and '지대한 영향을 미치다' (have a profound impact).
정보 통신 기술의 비약적 발전은 물리적 캠퍼스의 경계를 허물고 가상 캠퍼스의 확장을 가속화하고 있습니다.
The rapid development of ICT is breaking down the boundaries of the physical campus and accelerating the expansion of virtual campuses.
Using '비약적 발전' (rapid development) and '가속화하다' (accelerate).
캠퍼스라는 미시 공간 속에서 벌어지는 사회적 상호작용은 거시적 사회 구조의 축소판이라 할 수 있습니다.
Social interactions occurring within the micro-space of the campus can be called a microcosm of the macro-social structure.
Using '미시 공간' (micro-space) and '축소판' (microcosm).
캠퍼스의 역사적 층위는 그 대학이 걸어온 시대적 소명과 궤를 같이합니다.
The historical layers of the campus are in line with the era's mission that the university has walked.
Using '층위' (layer) and '궤를 같이하다' (be in line with).
공유 캠퍼스 모델은 자원의 효율적 배분과 대학 간 상생을 도모하는 대안으로 부상하고 있습니다.
The shared campus model is emerging as an alternative to promote efficient resource allocation and mutual growth between universities.
Using '상생을 도모하다' (promote mutual growth) and '부상하다' (emerge).
캠퍼스의 젠트리피케이션 현상은 학생들의 거주권과 학습권을 위협하는 심각한 사회적 화두입니다.
The phenomenon of campus gentrification is a serious social issue that threatens students' residential and learning rights.
Using '젠트리피케이션' (gentrification) and '화두' (topic/issue).
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
— Inside the campus grounds.
캠퍼스 안에서 길을 잃었어요.
— To the outside of the campus.
수업 끝나고 캠퍼스 밖으로 나갔어요.
— Everywhere on campus.
캠퍼스 곳곳에 꽃이 피었어요.
— A beautiful campus.
아름다운 캠퍼스로 유명한 학교예요.
— A wide/spacious campus.
넓은 캠퍼스를 돌아다니기 힘들어요.
— The atmosphere of the campus.
캠퍼스 분위기가 아주 활기차요.
— A tour of the campus.
고등학생들이 캠퍼스 투어를 왔어요.
— College student fashion/style.
오늘 캠퍼스 룩이 아주 멋지네요.
— News regarding the campus.
캠퍼스 소식을 전해드립니다.
— Opening the campus to the public.
주말에는 캠퍼스를 개방합니다.
Souvent confondu avec
General school vs physical university grounds.
The institution vs the place.
Traditional/Poetic term for school grounds.
Expressions idiomatiques
— The most beautiful or popular person/event on campus.
그녀는 우리 캠퍼스의 꽃이에요.
Informal— To graduate or leave the academic world for society.
그는 이제 상아탑을 나와 사회로 진출했다.
Literary— To move around the campus with confidence or energy.
신입생들이 활기차게 캠퍼스를 누비고 있다.
Journalistic— Someone who prioritizes the romantic/social side of college.
그는 공부보다 노는 걸 좋아하는 캠퍼스 낭만파다.
Informal— Someone very popular or attractive on campus (dated).
그는 한때 캠퍼스 킬러로 불렸다.
Slang— Metaphor for the barrier between academia and society.
캠퍼스 담벼락을 넘어 지역 사회와 소통해야 한다.
Formal— Symbol of university leisure and freedom.
캠퍼스 잔디밭에 앉아 토론하는 것이 꿈이었다.
Neutral— A fresh, cute way to call a university freshman.
캠퍼스 새내기들의 웃음소리가 들린다.
Informal— Someone who stays on campus very late or often.
그는 도서관에만 있어서 캠퍼스 지킴이로 통해요.
InformalFacile à confondre
Both are outdoor areas.
Undongjang is specifically for sports; Campus is the whole area.
축구는 운동장에서 하고, 산책은 캠퍼스에서 해요.
Both are educational places.
Hagwon is a private academy; Campus is for universities.
학원에는 캠퍼스가 없어요.
Both have trees and grass.
Gongwon is a public park; Campus is for a school.
캠퍼스가 공원처럼 예뻐요.
Campuses are made of buildings.
Geonmul is just the building; Campus includes the grounds.
저 건물은 캠퍼스 안에 있어요.
Place of study.
Gyosil is a classroom; Campus is the entire grounds.
교실 밖으로 나가서 캠퍼스를 걸어요.
Structures de phrases
[Noun]이/가 캠퍼스에 있어요.
도서관이 캠퍼스에 있어요.
캠퍼스에서 [Verb]-아요/어요.
캠퍼스에서 친구를 만나요.
캠퍼스가 [Adjective]-아서/어서 [Result].
캠퍼스가 넓어서 다리가 아파요.
[University Name] [Location] 캠퍼스
서울대학교 관악 캠퍼스
캠퍼스 내 [Noun] 금지
캠퍼스 내 취사 금지
캠퍼스의 [Abstract Noun]이/가 [Verb]
캠퍼스의 역사적 가치가 높다
캠퍼스를 [Noun]의 장으로 [Verb]
캠퍼스를 토론의 장으로 만들다
물리적 캠퍼스의 [Noun]
물리적 캠퍼스의 한계
Famille de mots
Noms
Verbes
Adjectifs
Apparenté
Comment l'utiliser
Very high among the 19-25 age demographic.
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Using '캠퍼스' for a primary school.
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학교
Loanword 'campus' is reserved for higher education.
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Saying '캠퍼스에 합격하다'.
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대학교에 합격하다
You are accepted to the institution, not the physical grounds.
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Pronouncing it as 'Camp-us' (English style).
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캠퍼스 (Kaem-peo-seu)
Follow Korean phonology for loanwords.
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Confusing '캠퍼스' with '운동장'.
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운동장
Use 'Undongjang' specifically for the sports field.
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Using '캠퍼스' to mean 'subject' or 'major'.
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전공
'Campus' only refers to the physical site.
Astuces
Spring Visits
Visit Korean campuses in April. They are often the best places to see cherry blossoms without the massive crowds of public parks.
Loanword Logic
Since it's a loanword, focus on the particles. If you're moving, use -를. If you're there, use -에서.
CC Nuance
Being a 'CC' is a big deal in Korean social circles. It's a common topic of gossip and drama!
Shuttle Buses
Large campuses like SNU or Yonsei have their own internal shuttle buses. Look for signs saying '셔틀버스'.
Drama Settings
Watch 'Cheese in the Trap' to see a realistic (if slightly dramatic) depiction of Korean campus life.
The Slopes
Be prepared for hills. Many students call their campus 'mountain' because of the steep walk to class.
Multiple Campuses
Always check which campus your meeting is at. Some universities have campuses in different cities!
Library Silence
While the campus lawn can be noisy, the campus library is strictly silent. Don't talk on your phone there.
Festival Season
In May, campuses hold 'Daedongje' festivals. They are free and open to everyone, featuring famous K-pop stars.
Night Safety
Korean campuses are generally very safe at night, but always look for the 'Emergency Bell' locations.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Imagine a **CAMP** where students are **US** (us). CAMP-US. It's the place for us students.
Association visuelle
Picture a large green field (campus) with a giant Korean letter 'ㅋ' (the first letter of 캠퍼스) shaped like a building.
Word Web
Défi
Try to describe your dream university campus in three sentences using the word 캠퍼스 at least twice.
Origine du mot
Borrowed from the English word 'campus', which comes from the Latin 'campus' meaning 'a field'.
Sens originel : A field or open space.
Indo-European (Latin -> English -> Korean).Contexte culturel
Be aware that discussing campus protests can be a sensitive historical topic for older generations.
English speakers might use 'campus' for high schools, but in Korea, it is strictly for universities.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Meeting a friend
- 캠퍼스 정문에서 봐.
- 캠퍼스 안 카페에 있어.
- 캠퍼스 구경시켜 줄게.
- 캠퍼스가 너무 넓어.
Describing school
- 캠퍼스가 예쁜 학교야.
- 캠퍼스 시설이 좋아.
- 산에 있는 캠퍼스야.
- 캠퍼스가 현대적이야.
Student life
- 캠퍼스 라이프가 즐거워.
- 캠퍼스 커플이야?
- 캠퍼스 축제에 갈래?
- 캠퍼스에서 밤샜어.
Administrative
- 캠퍼스 맵을 보세요.
- 캠퍼스 안전 수칙.
- 캠퍼스 이전 계획.
- 외부인 캠퍼스 출입 금지.
Job hunting
- 캠퍼스 리크루팅 중이야.
- 캠퍼스 채용 설명회.
- 캠퍼스에서 면접 봐.
- 캠퍼스 홍보 대사.
Amorces de conversation
"실례합니다, 캠퍼스 지도가 어디에 있나요?"
"이 대학교 캠퍼스에서 가장 예쁜 곳이 어디예요?"
"캠퍼스가 정말 넓은데, 보통 어떻게 이동하세요?"
"캠퍼스 축제 기간에는 외부인도 들어올 수 있나요?"
"캠퍼스 근처에 맛있는 식당 추천해 주실 수 있어요?"
Sujets d'écriture
오늘 캠퍼스에서 본 가장 인상 깊은 풍경에 대해 써보세요.
자신이 꿈꾸는 이상적인 대학 캠퍼스의 모습은 어떠한가요?
캠퍼스 라이프에서 가장 기대되는 (혹은 기억에 남는) 일은 무엇인가요?
캠퍼스에서 친구와 보낸 하루를 일기로 적어보세요.
디지털 캠퍼스가 확산된다면 물리적 캠퍼스는 사라질까요? 자신의 생각을 적어보세요.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is almost exclusively used for universities in Korea. For high school, use '학교' or '교정'.
It is neutral. It is used in both casual conversation and official university announcements.
It stands for 'Campus Couple,' referring to students at the same university who are dating.
You can say '캠퍼스에서' (doing something) or '캠퍼스 내에' (located there).
Many are, due to Korea's geography. Some are famous for their steep slopes!
It is less common; they tend to use more native or Sino-Korean terms like '교정'.
It's a project where the university and local neighborhood collaborate for urban development.
Sometimes large tech companies like Samsung or Naver call their headquarters a 'campus' (e.g., 삼성 캠퍼스), but it's less common than in English.
It refers to the idealized, romantic student life often shown in movies and dramas.
Yes, as a loanword, it is written as 캠퍼스.
Teste-toi 190 questions
Write a sentence: 'Our university campus is beautiful.'
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Write a sentence: 'I am meeting a friend on campus.'
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Write a sentence: 'The campus map is in front of the gate.'
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Write a sentence: 'I want to enjoy campus life.'
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Write a sentence: 'There is a festival on campus today.'
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Write a sentence: 'Because the campus is wide, I take the shuttle bus.'
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Write a sentence: 'Smoking is prohibited on campus.'
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Write a sentence: 'The campus architectural style is modern.'
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Write a sentence: 'The campus is the center of student culture.'
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Write a sentence: 'Virtual campuses are expanding due to technology.'
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Describe your campus in 3 sentences.
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What is a 'Campus Couple'? Explain in Korean.
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Write about a campus festival experience.
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Discuss the pros of a 'Smart Campus'.
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Compare '캠퍼스' and '교정'.
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Translate: 'Campus safety is our priority.'
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Write a slogan for a campus clean-up campaign.
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Write a formal email subject line about campus relocation.
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Write a short poem about autumn on campus.
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Translate: 'Freshmen often get lost on the wide campus.'
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Say: 'The campus is wide.'
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Listen and identify: '캠퍼스가 참 넓네요.' What is wide?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스 정문에서 만나요.' Where meet?
Listen and identify: 'CC는 비밀로 하는 게 좋아.' What should be secret?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스 축제 라인업이 대박이야.' What is great?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스 리크루팅 상담 받으러 가요.' Why go?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스 내 전동 킥보드 사고 조심하세요.' What to watch out for?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스 낭만은 옛날 말이지.' What is outdated?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스 이전 반대 시위가 열렸습니다.' What kind of protest?
Listen and identify: '스마트 캠퍼스 앱을 다운로드하세요.' What to download?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스 부지 매입이 완료되었습니다.' What is completed?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스의 고전적 건축 양식이 돋보입니다.' What is notable?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스 젠트리피케이션 대책을 마련해야 합니다.' What needs measures?
Listen and identify: '가상 캠퍼스 내 메타버스 공간.' Where is the space?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스는 지성의 요람입니다.' What is the campus called?
Listen and identify: '캠퍼스 투어 가이드 모집 중.' What are they recruiting?
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Summary
캠퍼스 (campus) is the standard word for university grounds in Korea. While '대학교' refers to the institution, '캠퍼스' refers to the physical space and the lifestyle within it. Example: '캠퍼스에서 만나요' (Let's meet on campus).
- 캠퍼스 means 'campus' and is a loanword used for university grounds.
- It is primarily used for colleges, not for primary or secondary schools.
- It carries a romantic connotation of youth and student life in Korea.
- Commonly used with particles like -에서 (at) and -가 (subject marker).
Spring Visits
Visit Korean campuses in April. They are often the best places to see cherry blossoms without the massive crowds of public parks.
Loanword Logic
Since it's a loanword, focus on the particles. If you're moving, use -를. If you're there, use -에서.
CC Nuance
Being a 'CC' is a big deal in Korean social circles. It's a common topic of gossip and drama!
Shuttle Buses
Large campuses like SNU or Yonsei have their own internal shuttle buses. Look for signs saying '셔틀버스'.
Exemple
우리 학교 캠퍼스는 아주 넓어요.
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