재학

jaehak

To be in school, be attending school

TOPIK 4

Meaning and Usage

The word '재학' specifically refers to the state of being enrolled or attending a school, typically used in formal or official contexts such as documents or certificates. It is often combined with words like '중' (in the middle of) to indicate current enrollment.

Common Collocations

  • 재학 중: currently enrolled
  • 재학 증명서: certificate of enrollment
  • 재학 기간: period of enrollment

These collocations are frequently used in academic or administrative settings.

Register and Formality

'재학' is a formal noun and is rarely used in casual conversation. Instead, people might say '학교에 다니다' (to attend school) in everyday speech.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '재학' with '입학' (admission/enrollment). '입학' refers to the act of entering a school, while '재학' refers to the ongoing status of being enrolled.

Understanding this distinction helps in using the word correctly in contexts like official documents or school-related discussions.

Example Sentences

그 학생은 현재 대학교에 재학 중입니다.

Geu haksaengeun hyeonjae daehakgyoe jaehak jungimnida.

That student is currently enrolled in university.

재학 증명서를 발급받으려면 학교에 신청해야 합니다.

Jaehak jeungmyeongseoreul balgeupbadeuryeomyeon hakgyoe sincheonghaeya hamnida.

To get a certificate of enrollment, you need to apply at the school.

재학 기간 동안 열심히 공부하세요.

Jaehak gigan dongan yeolsimhi gongbuhaseyo.

Study hard during your time in school.