Korean Conversation · Level 11
15 words
Korean word
살다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsalda
Meaning
- verblive
Example
저는 부모님과 살아요.cheo neun pu mo nim gwa sa ra yo
I live with my parents.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Continuing life in a place that serves as a home.
Common phrases
시골에 살다si go re sal da
live in the countryside
혼자서 살다hon ja seo sal da
live alone
부모님과 살다pu mo nim gwa sal da
live with one's parents
Similar words
지내다chinaeda: Getting through daily life while staying in a place.
이사하다isahada: Changing the place where a home or workplace is based.
생활하다saenghwalhada: Living each day by following familiar routines.
머물다meomulda: Remaining in a place for a while.
Definition in Korean
특정한 장소를 생활의 기반으로 삼아 거주하거나 생명을 유지하는 것을 가리키는 동사teuk jjeong han chang so reul saeng hwa rui ki ba neu ro sa ma keo ju ha geo na saeng myeong eul yu ji ha neun keo seul ka ri ki neun tong sa
Word origin
The word's deeper origin is uncertain because no clear account shows how it first formed.
Usage tips
- 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.