When to use professor in Korean

When to use it

A professor (교수) is a teacher at a college or university. This word is used when you talk about someone who teaches university students. It does not mean a teacher in elementary, middle, or high school.

Example sentences

1. 우리 학교 교수는 친절해요.

   The professor at our school is kind.

2. 저는 오늘 교수와 이야기해요.

   I talk with the professor today.

3. 교수는 지금 강의실에 있어요.

   The professor is in the classroom now.

4. 제 언니는 대학에서 교수를 만났어요.

   My older sister met a professor at the university.

5. 아버지는 비행기에서 교수를 만났어요.

   My father met a professor on the plane.

6. 저는 서점에서 교수가 쓴 책을 샀어요.

   I bought a book written by a professor at the bookstore.