Korean word

동거인

Pronunciation

Romanizationtonggeoin

Meaning

  • nounroommate

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.

Illustration for 동거인 (roommate)

More examples

동거인이 새로 들어왔어요.tong geo i ni sae ro teu reo wa sseo yo

A new roommate moved in.

Core concept

People living under the same roof, viewed through their shared daily life rather than their relationship to one another.

Common phrases

  • 동거인과tong geo in gwa

    with a roommate

  • 동거인과 함께tong geo in gwa ham kke

    together with a roommate

  • 동거인 사이tong geo in sa i

    among roommates

Similar words

룸메이트rummeiteu: A person who shares a room or home, often dividing rent and daily household expenses.
연인yeonin: A person in a romantic relationship with someone, whether or not they are married.
가족kajok: A group of relatives connected by birth, marriage, or close family ties.

Definition in Korean

같은 집이나 방에서 함께 생활하는 사람을 이르는 말.ka teun chi bi na pang e seo ham kke saeng hwal ha neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements meaning cohabitation and person, which directly explains its meaning.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

  • 독거인tokkkeoinperson living alonenoun

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