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고등학교

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What is 고등학교?

고등학교 means 'high school' in Korean, referring to the educational stage after middle school and before university. It typically covers grades 10 to 12.

Usage in daily conversation

People often talk about their 고등학교 experience when discussing education, plans for university, or memories with friends. It is a common word in everyday speech, especially among students and parents.

Common collocations and patterns

  • 고등학교 졸업 (high school graduation): used when talking about finishing high school.
  • 고등학교 입학 (entering high school): used when starting high school.
  • 고등학교 친구 (high school friend): refers to friends made during high school.

Register and formality

고등학교 is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common learner tip

Do not confuse 고등학교 with 중학교 (middle school) or 대학교 (university). 고등학교 specifically means senior high school.

Example Sentences

저는 서울에 있는 고등학교에 다녀요.

Jeoneun Seoul-e inneun godeunghakgyoe danyeoyo.

I attend a high school in Seoul.

고등학교 졸업 후에 대학에 진학할 계획이에요.

Godeunghakgyo joreop hu-e daehak-e jinhakhal gyehoeg-ieyo.

I plan to enter university after graduating from high school.

고등학교 때 친구들과 많이 친해졌어요.

Godeunghakgyo ttae chingudeulgwa mani chinaejyeosseoyo.

I became very close with my friends during high school.