Korean Conversation · Level 373
15 words
Korean word
인테리어
Pronunciation
Romanizationinterieo
Meaning
- noundecor
Example
거실 인테리어를 새로 했어요.keo sil in te ri eo reul sae ro hae sseo yo
We redid the living room's decor.
More examples
취미로 집 인테리어 소품을 모아요.chwi mi ro chip in te ri eo so pu meul mo a yo
I collect home decor items as a hobby.
Core concept
The style, furnishings, and orderly appearance that shape a room from the inside.
Common phrases
인테리어 공사in te ri eo kong sa
interior renovation
인테리어 디자인in te ri eo ti ja in
interior design
인테리어 소품in te ri eo so pum
interior accessories
Similar words
장식changsik: Something placed, hung, or arranged to improve the appearance of a place or object.
실내장식sillaejangsik: The organized decoration of rooms and other spaces inside a building.
가구kagu: The larger movable items used to equip a home, such as chairs, beds, and desks.
디자인tijain: A planned look and structure for an object, graphic, or space that guides its appearance and use.
Definition in Korean
집이나 방 등 실내 공간의 장식과 정리된 상태 또는 그것을 꾸미는 작업.chi bi na pang teung sil lae kong ga nui chang sik kkwa cheong ni doen sang tae tto neun keu geo seul kku mi neun cha geop
Word origin
The word entered Korean from English interior and keeps the basic idea of something located on the inside.
Usage tips
- In conversation, it often appears when people compare homes, shops, or offices, making it useful vocabulary for discussing whether a space feels modern, simple, or cozy.