How do you say "grade" in Korean?

성적

seongjeok

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "grade" is 성적 (seongjeok).

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Pronunciation

Try “seongjeok” slowly first, splitting it into seo-ngjeo, then speed up until it flows as one smooth word.

Writing and usage

성적 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

에세이에서 좋은 점수를 받았어.

eseieseo joeun jeomsureul badasseo.

He got a good grade on his essay.

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How to remember 성적

Imagine a tiny scene where “seongjeok” is shouted at exactly the moment a red mark circled on an essay happens — that snapshot sticks.

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Questions about 성적

How do you pronounce 성적?

Try “seongjeok” slowly first, splitting it into seo-ngjeo, then speed up until it flows as one smooth word.

Is 성적 formal or casual?

성적 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 성적 written in Korean?

성적 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as seongjeok.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Grade" in other languages

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