When to use to graduate in Korean

When to use it

To graduate (졸업하다) means to finish school or a course successfully. You use it when someone completes elementary school, high school, university, or another program. It often comes with the name of the school, like high school or university.

Example sentences

1. 저는 올해 고등학교를 졸업해요.

   I graduate from high school this year.

2. 언니는 작년에 대학교를 졸업했어요.

   My older sister graduated from university last year.

3. 민지는 오늘 유치원을 졸업했어요.

   Minji graduated from kindergarten today.

4. 아들은 다음 달에 학교를 졸업해요.

   My son graduates from school next month.

5. 친구가 졸업하고 제주도로 여행을 갔어요.

   My friend graduated and went on a trip to Jeju Island.

6. 우리는 졸업해서 가족과 밖에서 저녁을 먹었어요.

   We graduated, so we ate dinner outside with our family.