When to use elementary school in Korean

When to use it

Elementary school (초등학교) is a school for young children, usually before middle school. You use this word when talking about a child’s school, going to school, or places near the school. It is a very common word in daily life.

Example sentences

1. 저는 초등학교에 다녀요.

   I go to elementary school.

2. 우리 집 앞에 초등학교가 있어요.

   There is an elementary school in front of my house.

3. 동생은 올해 초등학교에 입학해요.

   My younger sibling enters elementary school this year.

4. 초등학교 운동장에서 아이들이 놀아요.

   Children are playing in the elementary school playground.

5. 엄마가 초등학교 앞에서 기다려요.

   Mom is waiting in front of the elementary school.

6. 이 버스는 초등학교 근처에 서요.

   This bus stops near the elementary school.