수학
suhak[ˈsʰu(ː)ɦa̠k̚]
수학 (suhak) is the Korean word for maths.
수학 is used as a noun to refer to the subject of mathematics.
Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)
Did you know?
- The word 수학 is used in the term 수학여행, which translates to 'school trip'. This refers to a journey for 'learning' rather than the study of numbers.
- Korean students often use the slang term 수포자 to describe someone who has 'given up on maths'.
- The word 수학 is a homonym. While it usually means 'maths', it can also refer to the act of 'studying' or 'learning' depending on the Chinese characters used.
Examples in context
- 나는 수학이 싫어요.I hate maths.Tatoeba #3191523 by cueyayotl, translation #2897826 by BE
- 수학은 과학과 관련된 학문 중 하나입니다.Maths is one of the subjects related to science.
- 수학 시험이 정말 어려웠어요.suhak siheomi jeongmal eoryeowosseoyo.The maths exam was really difficult.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 다음 시간은 무슨 수업이에요?hyeonu ssi, daeum siganeun museun sueobieyo?Hyunwoo, what class is next?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo다음 시간은 수학 수업이에요.daeum siganeun suhak sueobieyo.The next class is maths.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말요? 저는 수학을 제일 좋아해요.jeongmallyo? jeoneun suhageul jeil joahaeyo.Really? I like maths the most.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo와, 서연 씨는 정말 똑똑하네요.wa, seoyeon ssineun jeongmal ttogttokhane-yo.Wow, Seoyeon, you are really smart.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 수학, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 수학, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
