English–Korean
“living alone” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchachwi
Example
요즘 자취를 하는 사람들이 많아요.yo jeum cha chwi reul ha neun sa ram deu ri ma na yo
Many people live alone these days.
How to say “living alone” in Korean
“Living alone” in Korean is 자취 (chachwi).
Living independently as one person, handling meals, chores, and daily life without relying on a household partner.
Example sentences with 자취
자취방을 구하느라 바빴어요.cha chwi bang eul ku ha neu ra pa ppa sseo yo
I was busy looking for a room where I could live alone.
Tips for using 자취
- Unlike English living alone, this word often highlights the practical work of running a household, not just the fact that no one else lives there.