당신의 주소
dangsin-ui juso
The English phrase "your address" is translated into Korean as 당신의 주소 (dangsin-ui juso).
당신의 주소 refers to the location of the building or house where a person lives. When providing or asking for addresses in Korea, you will often encounter specific administrative terms: 시 (Si) for a City or District, 도 (Do) for a Province and 동 (Dong) for a Neighborhood or Town.
What does it mean word for word?
The particle 의 (ui) attached to 당신 (dangsin) functions as a possessive marker, equivalent to the English 's or 'your'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In most polite or formal social situations, Korean speakers often omit the word 'your' (당신의) and simply say 주소 (address) or use a title instead of 당신 to avoid sounding confrontational or overly direct.
How do you pronounce it?
dangsin-ui juso
Did you know?
- The word 당신 (dangsin) is frequently used in romantic songs and poetry to mean 'my dear' or 'honey', which is a complete contrast to its cold or confrontational tone in daily speech.
- Until 2014, most addresses in Korea were based on 동 (neighborhoods) and landmarks rather than street names, often making it nearly impossible for outsiders to find a specific house.
- When writing a physical address in Korea, the order is the exact opposite of the English way, starting with the largest unit like the province and ending with the specific house number.
Examples in context
- 저는 서울특별시 강남구 역삼동 123번지 4호에 살고 있습니다.I live at 123, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Special City, building number 4.
- 서울시 강남구 역삼동 123번지 4호에 살고 있어.I live at 123, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, building number 4.
Example conversation
Ji-hun is sending a gift to Ji-eun.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨, 당신의 주소를 보내주세요.Ji-eun ssi, dangsin-ui juso-reul bonaejuseyo.Ji-eun, please send me your address.
- 지은 Ji-eun지금 바로 문자로 보낼게요.jigeum baro munjaro bonaelgeyo.I will send it by text right now.
- 지훈 Ji-hun고마워요. 선물을 보내려고 해요.gomawoyo. seonmul-eul bonaeryeogo haeyo.Thank you. I want to send a gift.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 고마워요, 지훈 씨!jeongmal gomawoyo, Ji-hun ssi!Thank you so much, Ji-hun!
