यह पेज आपकी भाषा में

English

فارسی

العربية

Deutsch

Español

Français

日本語

한국어

Português

中文

B1 noun #4,500 सबसे आम 9 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

과제물

शीर्ष 4,500

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव 과제물 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या 과제물 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use '과제물' (gwaje-mul) yet. You should focus on '숙제' (suk-je), which means 'homework.' '과제물' is a big word for beginners. Think of '숙제' as the work you do for your Korean class, like writing '안녕하세요' five times. '과제물' is more like a big project you would do in a university. If you see this word on a website, just remember it means 'the thing you hand in to the teacher.' It's a noun. It's an object you can touch or a file on your computer. You don't need to worry about the 'mul' part yet, just know it's related to school work. Most A1 students will just say '숙제' or '공부' (study). If a teacher says '과제물,' they are being very formal.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you are starting to learn more formal words. '과제물' is a good word to know if you plan to study in Korea. It comes from '과제' (assignment) and '물' (thing/object). So, it's 'the assignment object.' Use this when you are talking about a specific paper or a file you made. For example, if you made a PowerPoint for class, that is your '과제물.' You can say '과제물을 냈어요' (I handed in the assignment material). At this level, you should try to distinguish it from '숙제.' '숙제' is easy, daily work. '과제물' feels like something you worked on for a few days. It's a bit more 'serious.' You will see this word often in textbooks for intermediate learners.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B1 level, you should be using '과제물' comfortably in academic or formal settings. This is the level where you might be taking university courses in Korean or working in a professional environment. You should understand that '과제물' refers to the *product* of your work. While '과제' is the task (e.g., 'Write an essay'), the '과제물' is the actual essay file you upload. You should pair this word with verbs like '제출하다' (to submit) instead of just '내다' (to hand in) to sound more natural at this level. You might also encounter it in phrases like '과제물 평가' (assignment evaluation). It's an essential word for surviving a Korean-speaking academic environment.

At the B2 level, you should understand the nuance of '과제물' in various contexts. You know it's not just for 'papers' but can include '영상 과제물' (video assignments) or '조형 과제물' (sculpture assignments). You should be able to discuss the '완성도' (degree of completion) or '창의성' (creativity) of a '과제물.' At this level, you can use the word to describe complex academic requirements. You might also see it in administrative contexts, like '과제물 반환' (returning of assignments). You should also be aware of related terms like '제출물' and '결과물' and know when '과제물' is the more appropriate, academic choice. You can use it in passive constructions like '제출된 과제물' (the submitted assignment materials).

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, '과제물' is a standard part of your academic and professional vocabulary. You use it to discuss the logistical and qualitative aspects of academic work. You might analyze the '과제물 제출 현황' (status of assignment submissions) or discuss the '과제물 보관 규정' (regulations for storing assignment materials). You understand that '과제물' carries a certain weight of responsibility. At this level, you can use the word in sophisticated sentences, such as discussing how '과제물' reflects a student's '학업 성취도' (academic achievement level). You are also likely to encounter this word in academic papers or news articles about educational policy, where it represents the tangible output of the educational process.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of '과제물.' You understand its etymological roots (Hanja: 課題物) and how the '물' suffix functions in other academic terms like '연구물' (research product) or '창작물' (creative work). You can use '과제물' in high-level academic discussions, such as debating the validity of using AI-generated '과제물' for assessment. You recognize the subtle social cues when a professor uses '과제물' versus '과제'—the former often emphasizing the formal, evaluative nature of the work. You can effortlessly integrate the word into complex rhetorical structures, perhaps critiquing the '과제물 중심의 교육' (assignment-centered education) in modern society. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

과제물 30 सेकंड में

과제물 refers specifically to the tangible output of an assignment, such as a file, paper, or model, rather than the abstract task itself.
It is a formal word used primarily in higher education and professional training, distinguishing it from the more casual 'sukje' (homework).
Commonly paired with formal verbs like 'submit' (제출하다) and 'create/write' (작성하다), emphasizing the professional nature of the student's work.
In the digital age, it almost always refers to electronic files like PDFs or PowerPoints uploaded to a school's online learning portal.

The Korean word 과제물 (gwaje-mul) is a compound noun that specifically refers to the tangible or digital output resulting from an academic task. While English speakers often use the word 'assignment' to mean both the task assigned by a teacher and the paper they hand in, Korean draws a subtle but important distinction. The root word 과제 (gwaje) refers to the task or project itself—the abstract concept of 'work to be done.' Adding the suffix 물 (mul), which means 'object' or 'material,' transforms the word into the physical entity: the essay file, the printed report, the architectural model, or the laboratory findings. You will encounter this word most frequently in university settings, formal training environments, and professional development courses where the emphasis is on the submission of a specific product.

Academic Context: In a university syllabus, you might see a section titled '과제물 제출 안내' (Guide for Submitting Assignment Materials). This indicates the technical requirements for the file format, length, and medium.
Physicality: Unlike '숙제' (homework), which sounds more like a general chore for younger students, 과제물 implies a certain level of formality and substance. It is the 'deliverable' in an educational context.

교수님, 여기 제 과제물을 가져왔습니다. (Professor, I have brought my assignment material here.)

When using this word, Koreans often pair it with verbs of creation or submission. For instance, '과제물을 작성하다' (to write/compose the assignment material) or '과제물을 업로드하다' (to upload the assignment material). It is rarely used in casual conversation about simple math problems; instead, it suggests a project of significant weight. If you are a student in Korea, you will hear your professors remind you to check the '과제물 게시판' (assignment submission board) on the school's Learning Management System (LMS). This word signifies the transition from the process of learning to the proof of learning.

이번 학기 과제물은 모두 PDF 형식으로 제출해야 합니다. (All assignment materials for this semester must be submitted in PDF format.)

Digital Era Usage: With the rise of online education, 과제물 almost always refers to digital files. Phrases like '과제물 용량이 너무 커요' (The assignment file size is too big) are extremely common among Korean students today.

Historically, 과제물 referred to physical posters, handwritten reports, or art projects. In the 1990s, students would carry large '과제물 봉투' (assignment envelopes) to hand in their work. While the medium has changed to Word docs and PowerPoint slides, the word remains the standard term for the 'fruit of one's academic labor.' It carries a sense of responsibility and formal evaluation.

어젯밤에 과제물을 완성하느라 밤을 꼬박 새웠어요. (I stayed up all night to finish the assignment material.)

Using 과제물 correctly requires understanding its role as a concrete noun. It is typically the object of a sentence. Because it represents a 'thing' that is produced, you will most often see it followed by markers like 을/를. In formal academic writing, it is used to describe the methodology or the results of a student's efforts. When you are discussing the act of turning it in, the verb 제출하다 (to submit) is its most natural partner.

The 'Submission' Pattern: 과제물을 [Time]까지 제출해 주세요. (Please submit the assignment material by [Time].)

늦게 제출된 과제물은 감점 처리됩니다. (Assignment materials submitted late will be subject to point deductions.)

Another common usage involves the creation process. The verb 작성하다 (to prepare/write) is used for documents, while 제작하다 (to produce/make) is used for physical models or creative media. For example, '영상 과제물을 제작하다' means to produce a video assignment. This highlights the versatility of the word across different academic disciplines, from humanities to fine arts.

컴퓨터가 고장 나서 공들여 만든 과제물이 다 날아갔어요. (The computer broke, so the assignment material I worked so hard on is all gone.)

In a feedback context, a professor might comment on the quality of the 과제물. They might say, '과제물의 완성도가 높다' (The level of completion of the assignment material is high) or '과제물의 내용이 충실하다' (The content of the assignment material is substantial). Here, the word acts as the subject of the evaluation. It is the artifact that stands as a proxy for the student's knowledge and effort.

Common Verb Pairings: 제출하다 (submit), 반환하다 (return/give back), 평가하다 (evaluate), 수정하다 (revise), 분실하다 (lose).

교수님께서 과제물에 대해 아주 상세한 피드백을 주셨습니다. (The professor gave very detailed feedback on the assignment material.)

Finally, in administrative settings, you might hear about the storage or disposal of these materials. '과제물 보관 기간' refers to how long the school keeps your submitted work. This usage reinforces the idea that 과제물 is a record, a piece of documentation that exists within the bureaucratic structure of education.

The most natural habitat for the word 과제물 is the South Korean university campus. If you walk into a library during finals week, you will hear students whispering about their '과제물' deadlines. It is a word heavy with the weight of academic pressure. However, it is not limited to just college. You will also hear it in vocational schools (직업전문학교) and even in some corporate training contexts where employees must submit reports after a seminar.

이번 디자인 과제물 전시회에 꼭 오세요. (Please come to this design assignment material exhibition.)

In Korean dramas or movies set in schools, '과제물' is often the center of a plot point—perhaps a student accidentally swaps their 과제물 with someone else's, or a jealous rival deletes a digital 과제물 file. It represents the 'stakes' of student life. You'll also hear it in news reports discussing educational trends, such as the use of AI to generate '과제물' and the ethical implications thereof.

LMS and Online Portals: When you log into a Korean university portal (like Cyber Campus or Everytime), you will see a button labeled '과제물 제출'. This is the standard terminology for the submission link.

시스템 오류로 과제물이 제대로 업로드되지 않았어요. (Due to a system error, the assignment material wasn't uploaded properly.)

You might also hear this word in the context of '과제물 대행' (assignment substitution services), which is a controversial topic in Korea involving people paying others to write their papers. This highlights how '과제물' is viewed as a commodity of academic credit. In a more positive light, '우수 과제물' (excellent assignment materials) are often shared by professors as examples for future students, turning the word into a symbol of achievement.

우리 팀의 과제물 주제는 '한국의 현대 건축'입니다. (Our team's assignment material topic is 'Modern Architecture of Korea'.)

Finally, if you are a parent of a student in Korea, you will see this word on school communications. Teachers might send a '가정통신문' (home correspondence) asking parents to help students prepare their '여름방학 과제물' (summer vacation assignment projects). In this context, it often refers to scrapbooks, diaries, or science experiments created over the break.

The most frequent mistake learners make with 과제물 is using it interchangeably with 과제 (gwaje) in every situation. While they are related, they are not always swappable. 과제 is the broader term for the task. You 'have' a 과제, but you 'submit' a 과제물. If you say 'I'm doing my 과제물' (과제물을 하고 있어요), it sounds okay, but 'I'm doing my 과제' (과제를 하고 있어요) is much more natural because 'doing' refers to the process of working on the task.

Mistake 1: Confusing Task vs. Object: Incorrect: '과제물이 너무 많아서 힘들어요.' (This sounds like you have too many physical objects). Correct: '과제가 너무 많아서 힘들어요.' (I have too many tasks/assignments).

Don't say: 과제물을 받았어요 when you mean the teacher gave you a task. Say: 과제를 받았어요.

Another mistake is using 과제물 when 숙제 (sukje) is more appropriate. 숙제 is the word for 'homework' used by children, middle/high schoolers, and in casual settings. Using '과제물' for a simple 10-minute math worksheet feels overly formal and slightly strange. It's like calling a toddler's drawing a 'professional portfolio.' Keep 과제물 for university-level or complex projects.

Error: '내 과제물 어디 있어?' (to a sibling about a simple notebook). Better: '내 숙제 어디 있어?'

Learners also struggle with the verb 내다 (naeda) vs. 제출하다 (je-chul-hada). While both mean 'to hand in,' 과제물 is almost always paired with 제출하다 in formal writing or speech. Using '과제물을 냈어요' is common in spoken Korean, but if you are writing an email to a professor, '제출했습니다' is the mandatory choice for politeness and professional tone.

Mistake 2: Register Mismatch: Pairing the formal word '과제물' with very slangy or informal verbs can sound disjointed. It's a 'Level B1/B2' word, so the surrounding grammar should reflect that mid-to-high level of proficiency.

Finally, watch out for the spelling. Some learners confuse it with 과제문 (gwaje-mun). While '과제문' could theoretically mean 'assignment text,' it is not a standard word used in Korean education. Always stick with 과제물 to refer to the work you've produced.

To truly master 과제물, you must know how it compares to its cousins in the Korean vocabulary of 'work.' Depending on the context—whether it's an art school, a business seminar, or a language class—you might choose a different word to be more precise.

과제물 vs. 숙제 (Suk-je): 과제물: Formal, university/professional level, focus on the physical submission.
숙제: General, K-12 level, focus on the act of doing work at home.
과제물 vs. 리포트 (Ri-po-teu): 과제물: Broad term for any assignment material (models, files, papers).
리포트: Specifically refers to a written essay or report. All 리포트 are 과제물, but not all 과제물 are 리포트.

미술 대학에서는 그림이나 조각이 과제물이 됩니다. (In art college, paintings or sculptures become the assignment materials.)

Another alternative is 제출물 (je-chul-mul). This literally means 'submitted material.' It is even more formal than 과제물 and is used in contexts like legal submissions, contest entries, or official government applications. If you are entering a competition, you would talk about your '제출물' rather than your '과제물,' as the latter implies a teacher-student relationship.

그의 과제물은 단순한 숙제를 넘어 하나의 작품 같았다. (His assignment material was like a work of art, beyond simple homework.)

과제물 vs. 결과물 (Gyeol-gwa-mul): 과제물: Specific to education/training.
결과물: 'Resulting product/output' in a business or creative project context. A marketing campaign's '결과물' might be a commercial.

By understanding these nuances, you can navigate Korean social and academic hierarchies more effectively. Use 과제물 when you want to sound like a serious, dedicated student who takes their academic output seriously.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The suffix '-물' is extremely versatile in Korean, turning abstract concepts into concrete objects. For example, '창작' (creation) becomes '창작물' (a created work).

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK ɡwa.dʑe.mul

US ɡwa.dʑe.mul

The stress is even across all three syllables, typical of Korean, but the first syllable '과' might be slightly higher in pitch.

तुकबंदी

선물 (seon-mul - gift) 식물 (sik-mul - plant) 동물 (dong-mul - animal) 건물 (geon-mul - building) 유물 (yu-mul - relic) 괴물 (goe-mul - monster) 보물 (bo-mul - treasure) 인물 (in-mul - person/character)

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing '과' as 'ko-wa' (it should be one syllable).
Pronouncing '제' as 'jay' (it should be a shorter 'eh' sound).
Pronouncing '물' as 'mull' like 'null' (it should be a 'oo' sound).

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

Easy to recognize in academic texts.

लिखना 4/5

Requires knowledge of formal verb pairings.

बोलना 3/5

Commonly used in student life.

श्रवण 3/5

Clearly pronounced in classroom settings.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

과제 물건 학교 제출 하다

आगे सीखें

제출물 보고서 완성도 평가 기준

उन्नत

학위논문 연구성과 지적재산권 표절

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

-을/를 통해 (Through/Via)

과제물을 통해 실력을 키워요.

-기 위해 (In order to)

과제물을 제출하기 위해 학교에 가요.

-ㄴ/은/는 것 (Gerund)

과제물을 작성하는 것이 재미있어요.

-아/어야 하다 (Must/Have to)

과제물을 금요일까지 내야 해요.

-ㄴ/은 후에 (After doing)

과제물을 다 한 후에 놀 거예요.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

이것은 제 과제물입니다.

This is my assignment material.

이것 (this) + 은 (topic marker)

과제물이 어디에 있어요?

Where is the assignment material?

어디 (where) + 에 (location marker)

과제물을 책상 위에 두세요.

Put the assignment material on the desk.

두다 (to put/place) + 세요 (polite command)

저는 오늘 과제물을 만들어요.

I am making the assignment material today.

만들다 (to make) + 어요 (present tense)

과제물이 참 예뻐요.

The assignment material is very pretty.

참 (very) + 예쁘다 (to be pretty)

과제물을 선생님께 드려요.

I give the assignment material to the teacher.

드디다 (honorific of to give)

이 과제물은 누구 거예요?

Whose assignment material is this?

누구 (who) + 거 (thing/possession)

과제물을 다 했어요.

I finished the assignment material.

다 (all/completely) + 하다 (to do)

과제물을 이메일로 보냈습니다.

I sent the assignment material by email.

이메일 (email) + 로 (by/via)

어제 과제물을 완성했어요.

I completed the assignment material yesterday.

완성하다 (to complete) + 았/었어요 (past tense)

과제물 제출 기한이 언제예요?

When is the assignment material submission deadline?

제출 (submission) + 기한 (deadline)

제 과제물을 봐 주세요.

Please look at my assignment material.

보다 (to see) + 아/어 주다 (to do for someone)

과제물에 이름을 안 썼어요.

I didn't write my name on the assignment material.

안 (not) + 쓰다 (to write)

이 과제물은 너무 어려워요.

This assignment material is too difficult.

너무 (too) + 어렵다 (to be difficult)

과제물을 USB에 담았어요.

I put the assignment material on a USB.

담다 (to put in/contain)

과제물을 다시 확인하세요.

Please check the assignment material again.

다시 (again) + 확인하다 (to check)

과제물을 제시간에 제출하는 것이 중요합니다.

It is important to submit the assignment material on time.

는 것 (gerund) + 중요하다 (to be important)

과제물 분량이 생각보다 많네요.

The volume of the assignment material is larger than I thought.

분량 (amount/volume) + 네요 (surprise ending)

교수님께서 과제물을 돌려주셨습니다.

The professor returned the assignment materials.

돌려주다 (to return) + 시 (honorific)

과제물을 작성할 때 참고 문헌을 적으세요.

When writing the assignment material, list the references.

ㄹ 때 (when) + 참고 문헌 (references)

친구와 함께 과제물을 준비하고 있어요.

I am preparing the assignment material with a friend.

고 있다 (progressive tense)

과제물 형식을 PDF로 바꿔야 해요.

I have to change the assignment material format to PDF.

아/어야 하다 (must/have to)

우수한 과제물은 복도에 전시됩니다.

Excellent assignment materials are displayed in the hallway.

전시되다 (to be displayed - passive)

과제물 주제를 정하기가 힘들어요.

It's hard to decide on an assignment material topic.

기 (nominalizer) + 힘들다 (to be hard)

과제물의 완성도를 높이기 위해 수정 중입니다.

I am in the middle of revising to improve the quality of the assignment material.

기 위해 (in order to) + 중 (in the middle of)

제출된 과제물은 반환되지 않으니 주의하세요.

Please note that submitted assignment materials will not be returned.

지 않다 (negation) + 으니 (reason)

과제물에서 표절이 발견되면 영점 처리됩니다.

If plagiarism is found in the assignment material, you will receive a zero.

으면 (if) + 처리되다 (to be processed/treated)

과제물을 통해 학생들의 이해도를 평가합니다.

We evaluate students' understanding through the assignment materials.

을 통해 (through) + 평가하다 (to evaluate)

이번 과제물은 창의성이 가장 중요한 요소입니다.

For this assignment material, creativity is the most important factor.

가장 (most) + 요소 (factor/element)

과제물 용량이 커서 업로드가 안 돼요.

The assignment material file size is too big, so it won't upload.

아/어서 (reason) + 안 되다 (cannot)

과제물 지시 사항을 꼼꼼히 읽어보세요.

Please read the assignment material instructions carefully.

꼼꼼히 (meticulously) + 보시다 (polite see)

과제물을 분실하지 않도록 백업을 해두세요.

Make a backup so you don't lose your assignment material.

지 않도록 (so that... not) + 아/어 두다 (to do in advance)

과제물의 논리적 구성이 매우 탄탄하군요.

The logical structure of the assignment material is very solid.

는군요 (exclamatory ending for realization)

과제물 제출 누락으로 인해 성적이 낮게 나왔어요.

My grades were low due to a missing assignment material submission.

으로 인해 (due to) + 누락 (omission/missing)

과제물에 반영된 비판적 사고가 인상적입니다.

The critical thinking reflected in the assignment material is impressive.

반영되다 (to be reflected) + 인상적 (impressive)

과제물 양식을 준수하지 않을 경우 감점됩니다.

Points will be deducted if the assignment material format is not followed.

ㄹ 경우 (in case of) + 준수하다 (to comply with)

과제물은 본인의 순수 창작물이어야 합니다.

The assignment material must be your own original creation.

이어야 하다 (must be) + 순수 (pure/original)

과제물에 대한 이의 신청은 일주일 내에 하세요.

Please file any appeals regarding the assignment material within one week.

에 대한 (about) + 이의 신청 (appeal/objection)

과제물 데이터가 손상되어 복구가 불가능합니다.

The assignment material data is corrupted and recovery is impossible.

손상되다 (to be damaged) + 불가능하다 (to be impossible)

과제물은 학습 내용을 내면화하는 과정입니다.

Assignment materials are a process of internalizing learning content.

내면화하다 (to internalize) + 과정 (process)

과제물의 질적 수준이 학부생의 범위를 넘어섰다.

The qualitative level of the assignment material exceeded the scope of an undergraduate.

범위 (scope/range) + 넘어서다 (to exceed)

과제물 제출 시스템의 취약점을 보완해야 합니다.

We need to address the vulnerabilities of the assignment material submission system.

취약점 (vulnerability) + 보완하다 (to supplement/address)

과제물은 단순한 평가 도구를 넘어 교육적 소통의 장이다.

Assignment materials are more than simple evaluation tools; they are a venue for educational communication.

을 넘어 (beyond) + 장 (venue/place)

과제물에 나타난 독창적인 시각이 학술적으로 가치 있다.

The original perspective shown in the assignment material is academically valuable.

독창적 (original) + 가치 있다 (to be valuable)

과제물 대행 행위는 학문적 정직성을 훼손하는 일이다.

The act of outsourcing assignment materials undermines academic integrity.

훼손하다 (to damage/undermine)

과제물 피드백을 수용하여 논문을 발전시켰습니다.

I accepted the feedback on my assignment material and developed my thesis.

수용하다 (to accept/embrace)

과제물 부과 방식의 다양화가 절실히 요구됩니다.

Diversification of the way assignment materials are assigned is urgently required.

절실히 (urgently/desperately) + 요구되다 (to be required)

과제물은 학습자의 자율적 탐구 능력을 방증한다.

Assignment materials attest to the learner's autonomous inquiry ability.

방증하다 (to attest to/support)

समानार्थी शब्द

숙제 리포트 보고서 과업 제출물

विलोम शब्द

자율학습 휴식

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

과제물을 제출하다

과제물을 작성하다

과제물을 완성하다

과제물 제출 기한

과제물 게시판

과제물 분량

과제물 평가

과제물 주제

과제물 형식

과제물을 반환하다

सामान्य वाक्यांश

과제물 제출 완료

— Assignment material submission complete. Often seen as a status message.

시스템에 과제물 제출 완료라고 떴어요.

과제물 마감

— Assignment material deadline. Used to express urgency.

오늘이 과제물 마감이라서 바빠요.

과제물 대행

— Paying someone to do an assignment. A negative social phenomenon.

과제물 대행은 명백한 부정행위입니다.

우수 과제물

— An excellent assignment. Often shared as a model.

우수 과제물 사례를 보여드릴게요.

과제물 누락

— A missing assignment submission.

과제물 누락으로 점수가 깎였어요.

과제물 양식

— The specific format required for an assignment.

과제물 양식을 다운로드 받으세요.

과제물 피드백

— The comments provided by a teacher on an assignment.

과제물 피드백이 아주 도움이 되었어요.

과제물 전시

— An exhibition of student projects.

건축학과 과제물 전시를 보러 가요.

과제물 보관

— The storage or archival of student work.

과제물 보관 기간은 1년입니다.

과제물 업로드

— Uploading an assignment file.

과제물 업로드가 안 돼서 당황했어요.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

과제물 vs 과제 (Gwaje)

과제 is the task; 과제물 is the physical result. You 'do' a 과제, but you 'hand in' a 과제물.

과제물 vs 숙제 (Sukje)

숙제 is for general/lower-level homework; 과제물 is for formal/higher-level academic projects.

과제물 vs 작품 (Jakpum)

작품 is a work of art; 과제물 is specifically for school assignments. A student's painting is both a 과제물 and a 작품.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"과제물에 파묻히다"

— To be buried in assignments. Used when overwhelmed with work.

이번 주는 과제물에 파묻혀 살고 있어요.

Informal

"과제물을 갈아 넣다"

— To 'grind' oneself into an assignment. To put in extreme effort.

영혼을 갈아 넣은 과제물이라 애착이 가요.

Slang

"과제물이 산더미 같다"

— Assignments are like a mountain. To have a huge amount of work.

해야 할 과제물이 산더미 같아요.

Neutral

"과제물을 벼락치기하다"

— To cram or do an assignment at the very last minute.

결국 어젯밤에 과제물을 벼락치기했어요.

Informal

"과제물로 밤을 새우다"

— To stay up all night because of an assignment.

과제물로 밤을 새웠더니 너무 피곤해요.

Neutral

"과제물에 목숨 걸다"

— To risk one's life on an assignment. To take it extremely seriously.

그는 이번 과제물에 목숨을 건 것 같다.

Informal

"과제물이 발등에 불 떨어지다"

— Fire has fallen on the top of the foot. To have an urgent deadline.

과제물 제출이 코앞이라 발등에 불이 떨어졌어요.

Idiomatic

"과제물을 해치우다"

— To finish off an assignment quickly (like finishing a meal).

빨리 과제물을 해치우고 놀러 가자.

Informal

"과제물 때문에 멘붕 오다"

— To have a mental breakdown because of an assignment.

과제물 주제가 너무 어려워서 멘붕이 왔어요.

Slang

"과제물이 효자 노릇 하다"

— An assignment acting like a dutiful son. An assignment that helps one's grade significantly.

이 과제물이 효자 노릇을 해서 A를 받았어요.

Informal

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

과제물 vs 과제 (Gwaje)

Both mean 'assignment'.

과제 is abstract (the work to be done); 과제물 is concrete (the file or paper).

과제가 많아요 (I have many tasks). 과제물을 냈어요 (I submitted the paper).

과제물 vs 결과물 (Gyeolgwamul)

Both mean 'product/output'.

과제물 is only for school; 결과물 is for any project (business, personal, etc.).

이 기계는 연구의 결과물입니다.

과제물 vs 제출물 (Jechulmul)

Both refer to submitted items.

제출물 is broader (can be for court, contests, government); 과제물 is strictly for education.

법원에 제출물을 보냈습니다.

과제물 vs 보고서 (Bogoseo)

Many assignments are reports.

보고서 is a specific format (report); 과제물 can be a report, a drawing, or a file.

과제물로 보고서를 썼어요.

과제물 vs 리포트 (Ripoteu)

Common university term.

리포트 is a loanword specifically for essays; 과제물 is a native-based word for any assignment material.

리포트 과제물을 제출하세요.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

이것은 [Noun]입니다.

이것은 과제물입니다.

[Noun]을/를 보냈어요.

과제물을 보냈어요.

[Noun]을/를 제출하는 것이 중요해요.

과제물을 제출하는 것이 중요해요.

[Noun] 때문에 바빠요.

과제물 때문에 바빠요.

[Noun]을/를 완성하기 위해 노력했어요.

과제물을 완성하기 위해 노력했어요.

[Noun]이/가 누락되었습니다.

과제물이 누락되었습니다.

[Noun]에 반영된 [Abstract Noun].

과제물에 반영된 창의성.

[Noun]은 [Noun]의 방증이다.

과제물은 노력의 방증이다.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

과제 (task)

물건 (object)

제출물 (submission)

결과물 (output)

क्रिया

과제하다 (to do an assignment)

제출하다 (to submit)

작성하다 (to write/compose)

विशेषण

과도하다 (excessive - related to work load)

중요하다 (important)

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

High in academic and professional training contexts.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using '과제물' for simple oral practice. → 과제 / 연습
과제물 implies a physical or digital product to be handed in.
Saying '과제물을 해요'. → 과제를 해요 / 과제물을 작성해요
'Doing' the material sounds like you are performing an object. Use 'doing the task' or 'writing the material'.
Confusing '과제물' with '과제문'. → 과제물
'과제문' is not a standard word; '-물' is the correct suffix for objects.
Using '과제물' in a casual text to a toddler. → 숙제
It is too formal for children's homework.
Spelling it as '과재물'. → 과제물
The '제' comes from 題 (topic), not '재'.

सुझाव

University Life

Always check the '과제물 게시판' on your school's LMS for submission details.

Verb Choice

Pair '과제물' with '작성하다' for documents and '제작하다' for creative projects.

Respect

Handing in a '과제물' late is considered very disrespectful in Korean academic culture.

File Names

When submitting a digital 과제물, use the format: [Name]_[StudentID]_[Subject].pdf.

Precision

Use '리포트' if your assignment is specifically an essay, but '과제물' is always safe.

Quality

To say 'high quality,' use the phrase '과제물의 완성도가 높다'.

Avoid 'Doing'

Instead of '과제물을 해요,' say '과제를 해요' or '과제물을 작성해요'.

Emailing

In emails, use: '과제물을 첨부하여 보내드립니다' (I am attaching and sending the assignment material).

Hanja Root

Remember that '-물' means 'thing.' It helps you learn other words like '식물' (plant) and '동물' (animal).

Practice

Try writing a short sentence about a '과제물' you finished recently.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Gwaje' as 'Garage' (where you work) and 'Mul' as 'Mule' (carrying the load). You are carrying the load of your garage work to the teacher.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a student carrying a giant 'Mule' (Mul) made of paper (the assignment).

Word Web

School Paper File Grade Submission Professor Deadline Project

चैलेंज

Try to find 3 different types of '과제물' in your house right now (a drawing, a report, a digital file) and label them.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Hanja characters 課 (task/lesson), 題 (topic/problem), and 物 (thing/object).

मूल अर्थ: A thing produced in response to a tasked topic.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based vocabulary).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful not to confuse '과제물' with '작업물' (work product), which is used for professional artists or designers.

In English-speaking countries, we often just say 'assignment' or 'paper.' Korean is more specific about the physical output.

Mentioned in the drama 'Cheese in the Trap' regarding group projects. Common theme in 'Sky Castle' regarding academic pressure. Subject of many 'Vlogs' by Korean university students.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

University Class

과제물 제출했어요?
과제물 주제가 뭐예요?
과제물 점수 나왔어요?
과제물 기한이 언제예요?

Online Portal

과제물 업로드 버튼
과제물 제출 확인
과제물 파일 첨부
과제물 용량 제한

Library/Study Cafe

과제물 같이 하자
과제물 자료 찾는 중이야
과제물 다 했어?
과제물 때문에 밤새야 해

Professor's Office

과제물 피드백 부탁드립니다
과제물 제출이 늦었습니다
과제물 주제를 상담하고 싶습니다
과제물 형식을 여쭤봐도 될까요?

Art/Design Studio

과제물 제작 중이에요
과제물 전시회가 열려요
과제물 재료를 샀어요
과제물 아이디어가 없어요

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"이번 학기 과제물 중에 가장 힘들었던 게 뭐예요?"

"과제물 제출 기한이 내일인데 다 하셨어요?"

"교수님이 과제물에 대해 뭐라고 하셨나요?"

"과제물 주제 정하셨어요? 저는 아직 고민 중이에요."

"혹시 지난 학기 우수 과제물 보신 적 있나요?"

डायरी विषय

오늘 내가 완성한 과제물에 대해 설명하고, 그것을 만들며 느낀 점을 써보세요.

만약 내가 교수라면, 학생들에게 어떤 과제물을 내주고 싶은지 이유와 함께 적어보세요.

과제물 제출 기한을 지키지 못했을 때의 경험이나, 기한을 지키기 위한 나만의 방법을 써보세요.

가장 기억에 남는 과제물은 무엇인가요? 왜 그 과제물이 기억에 남나요?

과제물을 할 때 AI를 사용하는 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하는지 자신의 의견을 적어보세요.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, especially if it's a formal project like a long essay or a presentation file. For simple workbook pages, '숙제' is more common.

Rarely. In an office, you would use '보고서' (report), '기획안' (proposal), or '결과물' (output). '과제물' is specifically academic.

You can say '과제물을 잃어버렸어요' (physical) or '과제물 파일이 없어졌어요' (digital).

In Korean, we don't usually use plural markers like '들' unless we are specifically distinguishing between many different assignments.

The most common verb is '제출하다' (to submit).

Yes, you can say '조별 과제물' (group assignment material).

No, it can be a 3D model, a video, a computer program, or a digital file.

Using '들' emphasizes that there are multiple, distinct assignments. Usually, '과제물' is enough.

It sounds more professional and academic, reflecting the higher level of the work.

Sometimes for big vacation projects, but '숙제' is the everyday word there.

सुझाव और नोट्स के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें