English–Korean
“housing” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchugeo
Example
이 동네는 주거 지역이라 조용해요.i tong ne neun chu geo chi yeo gi ra cho yong hae yo
This neighborhood is a residential area, so it is quiet.
How to say “housing” in Korean
“Housing” in Korean is 주거 (chugeo).
A place or space where people live and carry out daily life.
Example sentences with 주거
월세가 올라서 주거 비용의 부담이 커졌어요.wol se ga ol la seo chu geo pi yong ui pu da mi keo jeo sseo yo
Because the rent went up, the burden of housing costs has increased.
Tips for using 주거
- Compared with everyday words for a home, this term sounds formal and often appears in housing policy, real estate, and official writing.