집 (jip)
'집' (jip) is a basic Korean word meaning a dwelling or home, essential in daily life and culture.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
'집' means a place where people live or stay, typically a building used as a residence and a place for family and rest.
Nuances
When to use
daily conversation, real estate, family talk
In context
'집' is a noun used as subject, object, or complement in sentences. It appears naturally in both formal and informal speech.
저는 서울에 작은 집이 있어요.
jeo-neun seo-ul-e jak-eun jip-i iss-eo-yo., jeo neun seo ul e jak eun jip i iss eo yo.
'집' is naturally used as a dwelling place.
집에서 쉬고 싶어요.
jip-e-seo swi-go sip-eo-yo., jip e seo swi go sip eo yo.
'집' is properly used as a noun indicating a place.
집을 먹었어요.
jip-eul meok-eoss-eo-yo., jip eul meok eoss eo yo.
'집' is a building and cannot be eaten, so it's incorrect.
그녀는 집에 갔어요.
geu-nyeo-neun jip-e gass-eo-yo., geu nyeo neun jip e gass eo yo.
'집에' correctly indicates direction (to home).
집이 예뻐요.
jip-i ye-ppeo-yo., jip i ye ppeo yo.
'집' is used as subject clearly.
나는 집을 사랑해요.
na-neun jip-eul sa-rang-hae-yo., na neun jip eul sa rang hae yo.
'집' is naturally used as an object.
What does '집' mean?
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