Difference between homework and study in Korean

숙제·공부

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.

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.'

The difference

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