Korean word

작은집

Pronunciation

Romanizationchageunjip

Meaning

  • nounsmall house

Example

이번에 작은집으로 이사했어요.i beo ne cha geun ji beu ro i sa hae sseo yo

I moved into a small house this time.

Illustration for 작은집 (small house)

More examples

우리 가족은 작은집에서 편안하게 지내요.u ri ka jo geun cha geun ji be seo pyeo nan ha ge chi nae yo

Our family lives comfortably in a small house.

Core concept

A home with limited overall space or few rooms, small in scale rather than merely narrow in one part.

Common phrases

  • 작은집으로 이사하다cha geun ji beu ro i sa ha da

    move into a small house

  • 작은집에 살다cha geun ji be sal da

    live in a small house

  • 작은집을 구하다cha geun ji beul ku ha da

    look for a small house

Similar words

좁은 집chobeun chip: A house whose living space feels tight and cramped.
소형 아파트sohyeong apateu: A small apartment unit with limited floor space.
원룸wollum: A complete small home where most daily living takes place in one main room.

Definition in Korean

전체 면적이나 방 수가 작아 규모가 작은 집을 이르는 말.cheon che myeon jeo gi na pang su ga cha ga kyu mo ga cha geun chi beul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines the attributive form of the adjective meaning small with the noun meaning house.

Usage tips

  • English learners should distinguish this word from narrow, because a home can be small overall without being cramped in every room.

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