B1 verb Neutral

휴학하다

[hjuɦaʔada]

To take a temporary leave of absence from school or university.

Examples

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1

어학연수를 위해 일 년간 휴학할 예정입니다.

I plan to take a year off for language study abroad.

2

너 왜 휴학했어?

Why did you take a leave of absence?

3

건강 문제로 잠시 휴학하게 되었습니다.

I had to take a leave of absence due to health issues.

Word Family

Noun
휴학
Verb
휴학하다
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Memory Tip

Hyu (Rest/Pause) + Hak (Study). Pause study.

Quick Quiz

그는 고시 공부를 하기 위해 대학교를 ( ).

Correct!

The correct answer is: 휴학했다

Examples

1

어학연수를 위해 일 년간 휴학할 예정입니다.

formal

I plan to take a year off for language study abroad.

2

너 왜 휴학했어?

informal

Why did you take a leave of absence?

3

건강 문제로 잠시 휴학하게 되었습니다.

academic

I had to take a leave of absence due to health issues.

4

그는 휴학하고 세계 여행을 떠났다.

everyday

He took a leave of absence and went on a world trip.

5

대학교 휴학 기간에는 등록금을 내지 않습니다.

business

Tuition is not paid during the university leave of absence period.

Word Family

Noun
휴학
Verb
휴학하다

Common Collocations

일 년간 휴학하다 to take a year off school
휴학계를 내다 to submit a leave of absence form
일시 휴학 temporary leave
휴학 중 on leave of absence
자진 휴학 voluntary leave

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

휴학하다 vs 자퇴하다

Hyu-hak-hada is temporary; Ja-toe-hada is permanent dropping out.

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Usage Notes

A very specific term for students. Not used for employees (they use '휴직하다').

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Common Mistakes

Don't use '쉬다' (to rest) for a formal academic leave.

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Memory Tip

Hyu (Rest/Pause) + Hak (Study). Pause study.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 休學 (rest + study).

Grammar Patterns

~를 위해 휴학하다 ~동안 휴학하다
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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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