Meaning and Usage
"졸업하다" means "to graduate" and is commonly used to describe completing an educational program such as high school, university, or other courses.
Common Contexts
It is often used when talking about finishing school or university, attending graduation ceremonies, or discussing life changes after graduation.
Collocations and Patterns
- 졸업하다 + 학교/대학 (to graduate from school/university): Specifies the institution.
- 졸업식에 참석하다 (to attend a graduation ceremony): Describes participation in the event.
- 졸업 후에 (after graduation): Used to talk about plans or actions following graduation.
Register and Politeness
"졸업하다" is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. The polite form "졸업합니다" is common in speeches or formal announcements.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "졸업하다" with "입학하다" (to enter school). Remember, "졸업하다" means finishing school, not starting it.