Korean word

하숙집

Pronunciation

Romanizationhasukjjip

Meaning

  • nounboarding house

Example

저는 하숙집에 살고 있어요.cheo neun ha suk jji be sal go i sseo yo

I live in a boarding house.

Illustration for 하숙집 (boarding house)

More examples

주말에 친구가 하숙집에 놀러 왔어요.chu ma re chin gu ga ha suk jji be nol leo wa sseo yo

A friend came to the boarding house for a visit on the weekend.

Core concept

A rented room in a private home where the landlord usually provides meals for a longer stay.

Common phrases

  • 하숙집에 살다ha suk jji be sal da

    live in a boarding house

  • 하숙집을 구하다ha suk jji beul ku ha da

    look for a boarding house

  • 하숙집 생활ha suk jjip saeng hwal

    life in a boarding house

  • 하숙집 근처ha suk jjip keun cheo

    near a boarding house

Similar words

하숙hasuk: Lodging in part of a homeowner's house, usually with meals provided as part of the arrangement.
기숙사kisukssa: Housing provided by a school or workplace where many residents live together in one building.
고시원kosiwon: A simple, inexpensive place to sleep in a tiny private room while using shared facilities.
원룸wollum: A small home designed for one person, with everyday living areas arranged in one room.

Definition in Korean

집주인이 방과 보통 식사를 제공하고 학생이나 직장인이 월세를 내고 일정 기간 머무는 주거 형태.chip jju i ni pang gwa po tong sik ssa reul che gong ha go hak ssaeng i na chik jjang i ni wol se reul nae go il jeong ki gan meo mu neun chu geo hyeong tae

Word origin

The word combines 하숙 (hasuk, "boarding lodging") with 집 (jjip, "house"), so it means a house offering lodging.

Usage tips

  • Meal times, included food, cleaning, and guest rules can vary, so these details are worth checking before moving in.

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