What does 숙제 mean?

숙제 (suk-je, sukje)

숙제 (sukje) means homework assigned by school or academy. It's commonly used in daily and study contexts.

Homework assignment on a desk

Definition & nuance

Core meaning and shades learners miss.

숙제(suk-je, sukje)

숙제 refers to homework or assignments given to students by school or academy, usually done at home.

Nuances

  • Implies responsibility or obligation beyond just study tasks
  • Used broadly from children to adults
  • Sometimes metaphorically means personal issues to resolve

When to use

school, home, academy

In context

숙제 is a noun typically used with verbs like '하다' (do) or '내다' (assign). It fits naturally in casual and informal contexts.

Real-world examples

  • 오늘 숙제 다 했어?

    o-neul suk-je da haess-eo?, o neul suk je da haess eo?

    '숙제' is correctly used as a noun combined naturally with the verb '하다'.

  • 선생님이 숙제를 내주셨어요.

    seon-saeng-nim-i suk-je-reul nae-ju-syeoss-eo-yo., seon saeng nim i suk je reul nae ju syeoss eo yo.

    '숙제' is properly used as a noun with the verb '내다'.

  • 숙제를 먹었어요.

    suk-je-reul meok-eoss-eo-yo., suk je reul meok eoss eo yo.

    '숙제' is not something edible, so this sentence is grammatically incorrect.

  • 내일 숙제 제출해야 해요.

    nae-il suk-je je-chul-hae-ya hae-yo., nae il suk je je chul hae ya hae yo.

    '숙제' correctly functions as a noun with the verb '제출하다'.

  • 숙제는 친구와 같이 했어요.

    suk-je-neun chin-gu-wa gat-i haess-eo-yo., suk je neun chin gu wa gat i haess eo yo.

    '숙제' is correctly used as a noun with '하다'.

  • 숙제를 빨리 끝내야 해요.

    suk-je-reul ppal-ri kkeut-nae-ya hae-yo., suk je reul ppal ri kkeut nae ya hae yo.

    '숙제' naturally connects with the verb '끝내다'.

Quick quiz

  1. What is the correct meaning of 숙제?

    숙제의 올바른 의미는?(suk-je-uiol-ba-reunui-mi-neun?, sukjeuiolbareunuimineun?)
  2. Which sentence uses 숙제 correctly?

    다음 중 숙제를 올바르게 사용한 문장은?(da-eumjungsuk-je-reulol-ba-reu-gesa-yong-hanmun-jang-eun?, daeumjungsukjereulolbareugesayonghanmunjangeun?)

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