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I'm a Student in Korean: 학생이에요
학생이에요 = I'm a student. Use 대학생이에요 for university.
Published on September 14, 2026
I'm a student = 학생이에요. University: 대학생이에요.
학생 = student. Specify level if needed: high school, uni, international student.
Levels / phrasings
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 학생이에요 | haksaengieyo | I'm a student | Basic |
| 대학생이에요 | daehaksaengieyo | I'm a university student | Uni |
| 유학생이에요 | yuhaksaengieyo | I'm an international student | Abroad |
| 전공이 뭐예요? | jeongongi mwoyeyo? | What's your major? | Question |
Related phrases
- 몇 학년이에요? (myeot hangnyeonieyo?): What year are you in?
- 졸업했어요 (joreopaesseoyo): I graduated
- 교환학생이에요 (gyohwanhaksaengieyo): I'm an exchange student
Tip
프랑스에서 왔어요 + 학생이에요 is often a complete intro.
Common mistake
Skip Konglish “student.” Use 학생이에요.
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