휴학하다
To take a temporary leave of absence from school or university.
Examples
3 of 5어학연수를 위해 일 년간 휴학할 예정입니다.
I plan to take a year off for language study abroad.
너 왜 휴학했어?
Why did you take a leave of absence?
건강 문제로 잠시 휴학하게 되었습니다.
I had to take a leave of absence due to health issues.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hyu (Rest/Pause) + Hak (Study). Pause study.
Quick Quiz
그는 고시 공부를 하기 위해 대학교를 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 휴학했다
Examples
어학연수를 위해 일 년간 휴학할 예정입니다.
formalI plan to take a year off for language study abroad.
너 왜 휴학했어?
informalWhy did you take a leave of absence?
건강 문제로 잠시 휴학하게 되었습니다.
academicI had to take a leave of absence due to health issues.
그는 휴학하고 세계 여행을 떠났다.
everydayHe took a leave of absence and went on a world trip.
대학교 휴학 기간에는 등록금을 내지 않습니다.
businessTuition is not paid during the university leave of absence period.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
휴학을 고민하다
to consider taking a leave
휴학을 신청하다
to apply for a leave
휴학 후 복학
returning after leave
Often Confused With
Hyu-hak-hada is temporary; Ja-toe-hada is permanent dropping out.
Usage Notes
A very specific term for students. Not used for employees (they use '휴직하다').
Common Mistakes
Don't use '쉬다' (to rest) for a formal academic leave.
Memory Tip
Hyu (Rest/Pause) + Hak (Study). Pause study.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 休學 (rest + study).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Many male Korean students '휴학' to fulfill their mandatory military service.
Quick Quiz
그는 고시 공부를 하기 위해 대학교를 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 휴학했다
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통계
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전환
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지표
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출석
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논리
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추정하다
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졸업
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일시적
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해석하다
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등록하다
B1To officially record one's name on a list for a specific purpose, such as enrolling in a school, signing up for a class, or joining an organization.
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