Korean Conversation · Level 401
15 words
Korean word
주민센터
Pronunciation
Romanizationchuminsenteo
Meaning
- nouncommunity service center
Example
새로 이사했으면 주민센터에 가서 등록하세요.sae ro i sa hae sseu myeon chu min sen teo e ka seo teung no ka se yo
If you have just moved, go to the community service center to register.
More examples
주민센터를 방문해서 복지 상담을 받았어요.chu min sen teo reul pang mun hae seo pok jji sang da meul pa da sseo yo
I visited the community service center and received welfare counseling.
Core concept
A local government office where residents handle registration, applications, and everyday welfare questions.
Common phrases
주민센터를 방문하다chu min sen teo reul pang mun ha da
visit the community service center
주민센터에서 복지 상담을 받다chu min sen teo e seo pok jji sang da meul pat tta
receive welfare counseling at the community service center
Similar words
행정복지센터haengjeongbokjjisenteo: A municipal center combining local administrative procedures with welfare consultations.
동사무소tongsamuso: A former neighborhood office for registering residents and obtaining official certificates.
주민지원센터chuminjiwonsenteo: A support facility offering guidance on daily needs and available welfare services.
지역센터chiyeokssenteo: A community base offering local advice, events, and practical support.
Definition in Korean
주민등록·민원 처리·복지 상담 등 주민 생활과 관련된 행정 서비스를 제공하는 지방자치단체의 창구로, 지역센터라고도 한다.chu min deung nok mi nwon cheo ri pok jji sang dam teung chu min saeng hwal gwa kwal lyeon doen haeng jeong seo bi seu reul che gong ha neun chi bang ja chi dan che ui chang gu ro chi yeok ssen teo ra go do han da
Word origin
주민 (jumin, "resident") combines with the borrowed word 센터 (senteo, "center") to name a center for local residents' administrative needs.
Usage tips
- Unlike an English community center, which often focuses on classes or recreation, this term points to a government office for resident paperwork and support.
Related words
- 주민등록chumindeungnokresident registrationnoun
- 주민복지chuminbokjjiresident welfarenoun