Korean word

신축

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinchuk

Meaning

  • nounnew construction

Example

우리는 신축 아파트로 이사했어요.u ri neun sin chuk a pa teu ro i sa hae sseo yo

We moved into a newly built apartment.

Illustration for 신축 (new construction)

More examples

이 건물은 신축 공사 때문에 소음이 심해요.i keon mu reun sin chuk kong sa ttae mu ne so eu mi sim hae yo

This building is very noisy because of the new construction.

Core concept

A recently completed building or home that is ready for use.

Common phrases

  • 신축 아파트sin chuk a pa teu

    newly built apartment

  • 신축 공사sin chuk kong sa

    new construction work

Similar words

새 건물sae keonmul: A building with a new-looking exterior and interior and almost no signs of previous use.
신축 아파트sinchuk apateu: A recently completed apartment building with new fixtures and only a few residents.
새 아파트sae apateu: A recently built apartment with fresh interior finishes and modern facilities.

Definition in Korean

최근에 완공되어 새로 쓰기 좋은 상태인 건물이나 주택을 가리키는 명사.choe geu ne wan gong doe eo sae ro sseu gi cho eun sang tae in keon mu ri na chu tae geul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning new and building, giving the sense of a newly built structure.

Usage tips

  • In property listings, this word highlights recent completion, but it does not by itself promise good management, a convenient location, or high quality.

Other meanings

  • newly built housingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 신축하다sinchukadabuild anewverb
  • 신축공사sinchukkkongsanew constructionnoun

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