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TOPIK 5noun

낙제

nakje [낙쩨]

낙제가 · 낙제를

failing (an exam or course), flunking

Example

시험을 너무 못 봐서 낙제할까 봐 걱정돼요.

I did so badly on the test that I'm worried I'll fail.

Word parts

낙 fall제 rank

Literally 'falling from the ranks' of those who passed.

Good to know

Pronounced [낙쩨]; 낙제점 means a failing grade, also used figuratively.