집
jip[t͡ɕip̚]
In Korean, the word for home is 집 (jip). Wiktionary also lists 댁 (daek).
Meaning: house or structure in which someone lives (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 집 | jip | [t͡ɕip̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 댁 | daek | [tɛk̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [te̞k̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
honorific |
The word 집 can refer to both the physical building (house) and the concept of home.
Which one should you use?
While 집 is the standard term, 댁 is the honorific form used specifically when referring to the home of someone you should show respect to, such as a teacher, an elder or a superior.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Use the honorific form 댁 to show proper respect when speaking about the residence of someone of higher social standing or age.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express movement 'towards home' or 'homewards', use the particle 으로 after 집, resulting in 집으로. To express the state of being at home, the adverbial form 집에 is used.
How do you pronounce it?
jip
Did you know?
- In Korean, 집 is used to label various types of shops or businesses, such as 떡집 for a rice cake shop or 빵집 for a bakery.
- In traditional Korean culture, the 'home' was divided by gender into a 사랑채 for men and an 안채 for women.
- The word 집 can also refer to a 'cluster' or 'collection' of things, which is a different meaning from a residential dwelling.
Examples in context
- 나 내일 집에 없어.I am not at home tomorrow.This sentence is useful for expressing that you will not be at 집 tomorrow.Tatoeba #10788984 by svawbodah, translation #7803072 by sharris123
- 그 사람 집에 있어?Is she at home?This sentence is useful for asking if a person is currently at 집.Tatoeba #11121262 by Eunhee, translation #312846 by CK
- 어제 나는 집에 있었어.I was at home yesterday.This sentence is useful for stating that you were at 집 yesterday.Tatoeba #3684989 by rainbow4us, translation #2611763 by CK
- 93 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Subin and Hyunwoo are talking about visiting each other.
- 수빈 Su-bin우리 집에서 같이 공부할래?uri jib-eseo gat-i gongbu-hallae?Do you want to study together at my house?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋아. 집이 어디야?jo-a. jib-i eodi-ya?Sure. Where is your house?
- 수빈 Su-bin역 근처에 있어.yeok geun-cheo-e is-seo.It's near the station.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo알겠어. 그럼 집 앞에서 만나자.al-ges-seo. geureom jib ap-eseo mannaja.Got it. Let's meet in front of your house then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home” translations and entries 집, 댁, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
