Korean word

세입자

Pronunciation

Romanizationseipjja

Meaning

  • nountenant

Example

새로 이사 온 세입자가 문을 열었다.sae ro i sa on se ip jja ga mu neul yeo reot tta

The tenant who just moved in opened the door.

Illustration for 세입자 (tenant)

More examples

세입자 계약 기간이 다음 달에 끝난다.se ip jja kye yak ki ga ni ta eum ta re kkeun nan da

The tenant's lease term ends next month.

Core concept

A person living in a home rented from its owner.

Common phrases

  • 세입자 계약 기간se ip jja kye yak ki gan

    tenant's lease term

  • 세입자 정보se ip jja cheong bo

    tenant information

  • 세입자 이사se ip jja i sa

    tenant's move

Similar words

임차인imchain: A person who rents property under a formal lease or other contract.
거주자keojuja: A person whose home is in a particular place.
세들어 사는 사람sedeureo saneun saram: A person who rents a room or home from another person in everyday speech.

Definition in Korean

집주인에게 월세나 전세 등 비용을 지불하고 그 집에 머무는 사람.chip jju i ne ge wol se na cheon se teung pi yong eul chi bul ha go keu chi be meo mu neun sa ram

Word origin

세입자 (seipjja, "tenant") combines 세입 (seip, "rental occupancy") with 자 (jja, "person"), meaning a person who lives in a rented home.

Usage tips

  • Korean housing talk may include both monthly rent and a large upfront deposit, and both kinds of renters can use this word.

Opposites

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