Types of Houses in Korean

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안녕하세요! It's Koreanstudyjunkie. I don't know why honestly, but this lesson will be about types of houses in Korean language and also the types of houses and accommodation common in South Korea.

ESSENTIAL VOCAB:

집 = house

아파트 = apartment

오피스텔 = officetel

다세대 주택 = multiplex houses

고시원 = Goshiwon

원룸 = One room

기숙사 = Dormitory

하숙 = Boarding house

빌라 = Villa

Different House Types in Korea:

집 (House)

A typical private residence where families live. It can range from traditional houses (hanok) to modern houses.

아파트 (Apartment)

High-rise buildings with multiple residential units. Apartments are one of the most common housing types in Korea, especially in urban areas.

기숙사 (Dormitory)

Shared living accommodations for students or workers, typically in schools, universities, or companies.

고시원 (Gosiwon)

Small, affordable rooms often rented by students preparing for exams or young people who need inexpensive housing. These rooms are usually shared with communal bathrooms and kitchens.

원룸 (One-room apartment)

A small, single-room apartment, often with a kitchenette and a bathroom. It is commonly rented by single people.

빌라 (Villa)

Low-rise apartment-style buildings with several residential units. They are typically smaller and less expensive than high-rise apartments.

단독주택 (Detached House)

A standalone house that is not connected to any other houses. It is often larger and used by families.

다세대주택 (Multi-family House)

A house with multiple units, each typically rented by different families or individuals. These houses are often multi-story and common in residential areas.

한옥 (Hanok)

Traditional Korean houses, known for their wooden structure, tiled roofs, and courtyard layout. These are rare and mostly preserved as cultural heritage.

House Example Sentences:

단독 주택에 살던 나는 지난달에 십오 층 아파트로 이사했다.

I who lived in a detached house, moved into a fifteen-story apartment last month.

가: 서울로 진학한다더니 하숙집은 구했어?

나: 다행히 학교에 기숙사가 있어서 거기에서 지내려고.

A: You said you're going to Seoul, did you get a boarding house?

Me: Fortunately, I have a dormitory at school, so I'm going to stay there.

언니는 사법 시험 공부를 하기 위해서 조용한 고시원에 들어가 공부하면서 지낸다.

In order to study for the bar exam, my sister stays in a quiet examination center while studying.

저는 원룸을 구하고 있습니다

I'm looking for a studio (apartment).

그들은 런던에 있는 주택 외에도 스페인에 빌라가 한 채 있다.

Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain.

부모님은 우리가 단독주택이나 아파트를 구해야 한다고 말씀하셨다.

My parents said we had to either have a detached house or a flat.

그녀는 다세대 주택에 살고 있는 이모의 옆집으로 이사를해 이모와 한 건물에서 살게 되었다.

She moved next door to her aunt, who lives in a multi-family house, and moved in with her in the same building.

서울시가 남산을 새롭게 하고 싶어하는 또 다른 방법은 한국의 전통 가옥인 한옥을 짓는 것이다.

Another way the government hopes to freshen up the mountain is with hanok, or traditional Korean houses.

Accommodations in Korea

There are a few different accommodation types in Korea to experience

호텔 (Hotel)
- A commercial accommodation offering private rooms with services and amenities.
모텔 (Motel)
- Similar to a hotel but often more affordable and typically used for short stays or by travelers.
게스트하우스 (Guesthouse)
- A budget-friendly accommodation, often offering dormitory-style rooms or shared spaces, popular with tourists.
에어비앤비 (Airbnb)
- Short-term rentals of private apartments, houses, or rooms through the Airbnb platform.
캠핑장 (Campsite)
- Outdoor spaces for camping, often with amenities like restrooms and cooking facilities.
펜션 (Pension)
- A type of guesthouse or inn, typically found in more rural or scenic areas, offering private rooms or small cottages.