English–Korean
“roommate” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtonggeoin
Example
우리 동거인과 생활비를 나눠요.u ri tong geo in gwa saeng hwal bi reul na nwo yo
I share living expenses with my roommate.
How to say “roommate” in Korean
“Roommate” in Korean is 동거인 (tonggeoin).
People living under the same roof, viewed through their shared daily life rather than their relationship to one another.
Example sentences with 동거인
동거인이 새로 들어왔어요.tong geo i ni sae ro teu reo wa sseo yo
A new roommate moved in.
Tips for using 동거인
- This neutral word does not say whether the other person is a friend, family member, or partner, so the surrounding context usually supplies that detail.