English–Korean

“live” in Korean

Korean

Also지내다 (chinaeda) · 거주하다 (keojuhada) · 살아가다 (saragada) · 살아오다 (saraoda) · 생활하다 (saenghwalhada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsalda

Example

저는 부모님과 살아요.cheo neun pu mo nim gwa sa ra yo

I live with my parents.

Illustration for 살다 (live)

How to say “live” in Korean

“Live” in Korean is 살다 (salda).

Continuing life in a place that serves as a home.

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

Example sentences with 살다

혼자서 살다 보면 책임감이 생긴다.hon ja seo sal da po myeon chae gim ga mi saeng gin da

Living alone develops a sense of responsibility.

Tips for using 살다

  • A short stay can still use this verb when the focus is the place someone lives, while another verb is often chosen when the focus is simply passing time.

Other Korean words for “live”

고향을 떠나서 혼자 지내고 있어요.ko hyang eul tteo na seo hon ja chi nae go i sseo yo

I am living alone after leaving my hometown.

저는 서울에 거주하고 있어요.cheo neun seo u re keo ju ha go i sseo yo

I live in Seoul.

서울에서 혼자 살아가고 있다.seo u re seo hon ja sa ra ga go it tta

I am living alone in Seoul.

저는 어릴 때부터 서울에서 살아왔어요.cheo neun eo ril ttae bu teo seo u re seo sa ra wa sseo yo

I have lived in Seoul since I was young.

매일 규칙적으로 생활하려고 노력해요.mae il kyu chik jjeo geu ro saeng hwal ha ryeo go no ryeo kae yo

I try to live a regular life every day.

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