기숙사
gisuksa[kisʰuks͈a̠]
The Korean word for "dorm" is 기숙사 (gisuksa).
기숙사 refers to the entire dormitory building or the residential facility, rather than just a single room within the dorm.
Meaning: room (noun)
Did you know?
- The word 기숙사 is used not only for schools but also for company housing where employees live together, which is a common practice for young professionals in Korea.
- In Korean culture, the 기숙사 experience often involves a strict 'curfew' system called 통금, which is more common and strictly enforced than in many Western dorms.
- Many Korean universities have separate 기숙사 buildings for men and women with very strict rules prohibiting opposite-sex visitors from entering the residential floors.
Examples in context
- 이 기숙사에는 미국인 학생 두 명이 살고 있다.Two American students live in this dorm.This sentence shows how to use 기숙사 when describing students living in a dormitory.Tatoeba #7794519 by HappyMidnight, translation #1567772 by trieuho
- 저는 기숙사에 머무를 거예요.I'm going to stay in the dormitory.
- 새 기숙사가 아주 깨끗해요.sae gisuksa-ga aju kkaekkeuthaeyo.The new dorm is very clean.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are talking about Minji's living situation at school.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨는 지금 어디에 살아요?Minji ssi-neun jigeum eodi-e sarayo?Minji, where are you living now?
- 민지 Min-ji저는 학교 기숙사에 살고 있어요.Jeo-neun hakgyo gisuksa-e salgo isseoyo.I am living in the school dorm.
- 민준 Min-jun기숙사 생활은 재미있어요?Gisuksa saenghwal-eun jaemi-isseoyo?Is dorm life fun?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 친구들이 많아서 좋아요.Ne, chingudeuri manaseo joayo.Yes, I like it because there are many friends.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 기숙사, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
