너의 성적
neoui seongjeok
The English phrase "your grade" is translated into Korean as 너의 성적 (neoui seongjeok).
This phrase refers to a student's score or academic record. While the term 성적 is used for a grade, it generally refers to overall academic performance or a specific score in a subject, rather than just a single letter grade. To refer specifically to a physical or digital report card, the word 성적표 is used instead.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 너의, which means "your" and 성적, which means "grade" or "academic record".
How do you pronounce it?
neoui seongjeok
Did you know?
- Because 성적 (seongjeok) can also be written with different Chinese characters, it can mean 'academic record' or 'sexual character' depending on the context. You must rely on the situation to avoid a very awkward misunderstanding.
- In Korea, instead of asking 'How was your grade?', people often ask about your 'rank' or 'standing' within the class. The emphasis is frequently on your relative position compared to others.
- While English speakers often say 'get a grade', Koreans often use the verb 나오다 (to come out) when discussing results. You would say your grade 'came out' rather than 'you received it'.
Examples in context
- 성적을 어떻게 받으셨어요?How did you receive your grade?
- 어떤 성적을 받았어요?What grade did you receive?
- 선생님께서 제 성적을 X로 주셨어요.The teacher granted me an X grade.
- 성적이 어땠어?How was your grade?
- 90점 맞았어.I received a 90-point grade.
- 오늘 성적 나왔어?Did you receive your grade today?
- 너의 성적은 어떻게 나왔어?neoui seongjeogeun eotteoke naasseo?How did your grade come out?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their recent exam results.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은아, 너의 성적은 어떻게 나왔어?Ji-eun-a, neo-ui seong-jeok-eun eo-tteok-he na-wat-seo?Jieun, how was your grade?
- 지은 Ji-eun생각보다 잘 나와서 기뻐.saeng-gak-bo-da jal na-wa-seo gi-ppeo.I'm happy because it's better than I thought.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 다행이다. 축하해!jeong-mal da-haeng-i-da. chuk-ha-hae!That's a relief. Congratulations!
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워, 현우야.go-ma-wo, Hyeon-u-ya.Thanks, Hyeonwoo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 성적, CC BY-SA 4.0.
