homework vs study in Korean

숙제vs공부

homework

숙제homework

Homework (숙제) is school work that students do after class, often at home. It can be math, reading, writing, or other practice from the teacher. People often say they have homework, do homework, or finish homework.

When to use homework
study

공부study

Study means learning something by reading, listening, practicing, or doing homework. In Korean, 공부 is used when you study a school subject, a language, or prepare for a test. You will often see it with the verb 'do' to mean 'to study.'

When to use study

How they differ

공부 means studying in general. 숙제 is a specific task your teacher gives you to do after class.