English–Korean

“downstairs neighbor” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationaraetjjip

Example

우리 아랫집에 사는 사람이 친절해.u ri a raet jji be sa neun sa ra mi chin jeol hae

Our downstairs neighbor is kind.

Illustration for 아랫집 (downstairs neighbor)

How to say “downstairs neighbor” in Korean

“Downstairs neighbor” in Korean is 아랫집 (araetjjip).

The residential space directly below another in the same building, along with its household.

Full entry for 아랫집: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 아랫집

어제 아랫집에 인사하러 갔다.eo je a raet jji be in sa ha reo kat tta

Yesterday, I went to greet my downstairs neighbor.

Tips for using 아랫집

  • English often separates a downstairs home from its residents, but this Korean noun can refer to either one, so context shows whether the place or household is the focus.

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