How do you say "principal" in Korean?

교장

gyojang

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "principal" is 교장 (gyojang).

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Pronunciation

Gyojang stresses the first syllable gyo, said like 'gyo' in yogurt, then jang closes firmly with a nasal ending.

Writing and usage

교장 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

교장 선생님께서 신입생들을 환영하셨습니다.

gyojang seonsaengnimkkeseo sinipsaengdeureul hwanyeonghasyeotseupnida.

The principal welcomed the new students.

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How to remember 교장

Gyo sounds like 'go', as in you go straight to the principal's office when you're in trouble.

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Questions about 교장

How do you pronounce 교장?

Gyojang stresses the first syllable gyo, said like 'gyo' in yogurt, then jang closes firmly with a nasal ending.

Is 교장 formal or casual?

교장 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 교장 written in Korean?

교장 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as gyojang.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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