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주택

jutak
noun★Intermediate— Residential House
formal

A building designed for human habitation, especially a single-family dwelling.

주택의 가격은 최근 몇 년간 상승했습니다.

The price of residential houses has been rising over the past few years.

💡

Often distinguished from '아파트' (apartment) in Korean context.

Collocations

주택 시장Residential Housing Market

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

주택 is often used in formal or real estate contexts, while '집' is more casual.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Korean '住' (ju, to live) + '宅' (tak, house)

📝Usage Notes

Used to refer to single-family homes or townhouses, contrasting with apartments.

Word Breakdown

住
to live
root
+
宅
house
root
한영사전

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