Korean word

집들이

Pronunciation

Romanizationchiptteuri

Meaning

  • nounhousewarming party

Example

이번 주에 집들이에 가요.i beon chu e chip tteu ri e ka yo

I'm going to a housewarming party this week.

Illustration for 집들이 (housewarming party)

More examples

친구에게 집들이용품 추천을 받았어요.chin gu e ge chip tteu ri yong pum chu cheo neul pa da sseo yo

I got recommendations for housewarming supplies from a friend.

Core concept

Friends and family gather in a new home to celebrate the move.

Common phrases

  • 집들이 초대장chip tteu ri cho dae jang

    invitation to a housewarming party

  • 집들이용품chip tteu ri yong pum

    supplies for a housewarming party

Similar words

초대chodae: A welcoming request for someone to come to a specific place or event.
이사isa: Relocating a household or residence from one place to another.
파티pati: An enjoyable social event organized around shared entertainment, food, or drinks.
모임moim: People gathered for a common reason, whether the occasion is formal or casual.

Definition in Korean

새로 옮긴 집으로 친지나 친구를 불러 집 구경을 시켜 주며 축하를 받는 자리.sae ro om gin chi beu ro chin ji na chin gu reul pul leo chip ku gyeong eul si kyeo chu myeo chu ka reul pan neun cha ri

Word origin

Its formation connects a house with the act of letting guests in, making the word a reminder of why people gather after moving.

Usage tips

  • Unlike an ordinary visit, the occasion is linked to a recent move and showing the home, even when the gathering is casual.

Related words

  • 집들이용품chiptteuriyongpumhousewarming suppliesnoun
  • 집들이날chiptteurinalhousewarming daynoun

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