Difference between house and building in Korean
집·건물
집house
A house is a building where people live. In Korean, 집 means "house" or "home," and people use it when talking about where they live or where they are going. You can use it in simple daily sentences about family, school, or coming back home.
How to say house
건물building
A building (건물) is a structure with walls and a roof, like an apartment, school, or store. You use this word for places where people live, work, study, or shop. It is a common everyday word when talking about a city, street, or neighborhood.
How to say buildingThe difference
집 usually means a home where people live. It feels more personal and everyday, while 건물 can be any large structure such as a school, office, or store.
