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과외 meaning and pronunciation

gwaoe · extra work

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23962
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 과외, 과웨Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    근무 시간, 교육 과정 등 정해진 범위를 넘어선 이외의 것.

    English: extra work — Something which exceeds the particular scope of working hours or curriculum.

    Examples

    • 과외 수입.
    • 과외 시간.
    • 과외 업무.
    • 과외 활동.
    • 과외로 일을 하다.
    • 대학생인 내 동생은 과외로 시간을 내어 틈틈이 자원봉사를 한다.
  2. 2.

    학교 수업 이외에 따로 공부를 가르치거나 배움.

    English: private lesson — The act of giving or taking extracurricular lessons outside of school.

    Examples

    • 고액 과외.
    • 수학 과외.
    • 과외 비용.
    • 과외 선생님.
    • 과외 수업.
    • 과외 시간.
Origin
課外
Categories
교육 > 교수 학습 행위 · 학교생활

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