학습
hakseup[ha̠ks͈ɯp̚]
The English word 'learning' is translated into Korean as 학습 (hakseup).
학습 refers to the cognitive process of acquiring knowledge.
Meaning: action of the verb (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 학습 refers to the cognitive process of acquiring knowledge, 공부 refers to the act of studying or doing schoolwork. Additionally, 학습 is a formal, academic term for the process of learning, whereas 배움 is a more natural, native Korean word used in everyday contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
hakseup
Did you know?
- In Korean educational psychology, 학습 is used to describe not only human education but also 'machine learning' as 머신러닝 or 기계학습. The term bridges the gap between biological cognition and artificial intelligence.
- The phrase 학습지 refers to a specific type of supplementary workbook provided by home-study companies. These companies send tutors to students' homes to grade these 'learning sheets', a unique part of the Korean educational ecosystem.
- The word 학습 is composed of two Hanja characters, 학 meaning 'to study' and 습 meaning 'to practice'. This implies that true learning is not just about theory but also about the repetition of practice.
Examples in context
- 톰은 학습 장애가 있어.Tom has a learning disorder.This sentence shows how to use 학습 when referring to a learning disorder.Tatoeba #8363808 by Eunhee, translation #2060077 by CK
- 제가 영어를 공부하고 있어요.I am learning English.
- 이 학생들은 수학 학습에 집중하고 있습니다.These students are focusing on math learning.
- 너 어떤 언어를 배우고 있어?What language are you learning?
- 이 프로그램은 학습 속도가 빨라요.i peurogeuraem-eun hakseup sogdo-ga ppallayo.This program has a fast learning speed.
- 효율적인 학습 방법이 필요해요.hyoyuljeogin hakseup bangbeop-i piryohaeyo.An efficient learning method is needed.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Subin are discussing their study habits in a library.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈 씨는 학습 효율이 정말 좋네요.Subin ssineun hakseub hyoyul-i jeongmal jonneyo.Subin, your learning efficiency is really great.
- 수빈 Su-bin칭찬해 줘서 고마워요, 도현 씨.chingchanhae jwoseo gomawoyo, Dohyun ssi.Thank you for the compliment, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon어떤 학습 계획을 세우시나요?eotteon hakseub gyeyeog-eul se-usinasyo?What kind of learning plan do you make?
- 수빈 Su-bin저는 매일 복습 위주로 공부해요.jeoneun maeil bokseub wiju-ro gongbuhaeyo.I study focusing on review every day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “learning” translations and entries 학습, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 학습, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
