It refers to the start of a new school semester after a vacation.
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- Resuming school classes after a vacation break.
- Used when a new school semester begins.
- Commonly used by students and teachers in Korea.
개요
'개학하다'는 '열 개(開)'와 '배울 학(學)'이 합쳐진 단어로, 방학이 끝나고 정규 수업을 다시 시작한다는 뜻입니다. 한국의 학교 시스템에서 매우 자주 쓰이는 핵심 단어입니다.
사용 패턴
주로 '언제 개학하다'와 같은 형태로 시점을 나타내며, '개학을 앞두고', '개학하자마자'와 같이 명사형인 '개학'으로도 많이 활용됩니다.
일반적인 맥락
학생들에게는 방학이 끝나는 아쉬움과 새로운 학기에 대한 기대를 동시에 주는 단어입니다. 학교 일정이나 뉴스, 일상적인 대화에서 학기 시작을 알릴 때 필수적으로 사용됩니다.
유사어 비교
'입학하다'는 학교에 처음 들어가는 것을 의미하지만, '개학하다'는 이미 재학 중인 학생이 방학 후 다시 수업을 시작하는 것을 의미하므로 구별해서 사용해야 합니다.
Examples
우리 학교는 다음 주에 개학해요.
everydayMy school starts classes next week.
3월 2일에 개학할 예정입니다.
formalClasses are scheduled to resume on March 2nd.
드디어 내일 개학한다!
informalFinally, school starts tomorrow!
개학 후 첫 수업은 오리엔테이션입니다.
academicThe first class after the start of the semester is an orientation.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
개학이 얼마 안 남았다
School is starting very soon
개학 준비물
School supplies for the new semester
Often Confused With
This means entering a school for the first time. It is a one-time event in a student's life.
This means completing all courses and leaving the school. It is the opposite of entering.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '개학하다' for primary, middle, and high schools. For universities, people often use '개강하다'. It is a formal yet widely used term in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Students often use '입학하다' when they mean going back to school after vacation. Remember that '입학' is for new students only. Also, avoid using '개학' for university settings.
Tips
Use with time expressions
Combine it with dates or periods to specify when school starts. For example, '다음 주 월요일에 개학해요'.
Do not confuse with graduation
It is not related to finishing school (graduation). It only refers to the restart of classes after a break.
Korean school calendar
In Korea, the first semester usually starts in March. Therefore, '개학' is a very common word in late February.
Word Origin
Derived from Sino-Korean characters 開 (open) and 學 (learning). It literally means 'opening the learning session'.
Cultural Context
In Korea, the school year traditionally starts in March. '개학' during this time is a major event involving new teachers, classes, and school supplies.
Memory Tip
Think of '개' (open) and '학' (learning). Opening the book for learning again after a break!
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions입학하다는 학교에 처음으로 들어가는 것을 의미하고, 개학하다는 방학이 끝난 후 다시 수업을 시작하는 것을 의미합니다.
네, '개학'이라는 명사 형태로 바꿀 수 있습니다. 예를 들어 '개학 날'이나 '개학 준비'처럼 사용합니다.
주로 방학이 끝나는 시점이나 새로운 학기가 시작되는 것을 알릴 때 사용합니다. 일상적인 대화나 학교 공지사항에서 자주 볼 수 있습니다.
Test Yourself
겨울방학이 끝나고 다음 주 월요일에 ___.
방학 후 수업을 다시 시작하는 상황이므로 '개학합니다'가 적절합니다.
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Summary
It refers to the start of a new school semester after a vacation.
- Resuming school classes after a vacation break.
- Used when a new school semester begins.
- Commonly used by students and teachers in Korea.
Use with time expressions
Combine it with dates or periods to specify when school starts. For example, '다음 주 월요일에 개학해요'.
Do not confuse with graduation
It is not related to finishing school (graduation). It only refers to the restart of classes after a break.
Korean school calendar
In Korea, the first semester usually starts in March. Therefore, '개학' is a very common word in late February.
Examples
4 of 4우리 학교는 다음 주에 개학해요.
My school starts classes next week.
3월 2일에 개학할 예정입니다.
Classes are scheduled to resume on March 2nd.
드디어 내일 개학한다!
Finally, school starts tomorrow!
개학 후 첫 수업은 오리엔테이션입니다.
The first class after the start of the semester is an orientation.
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