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  4. 주택

주택

jutak
Residential House

저는 작년 주택을 구입했습니다.

I bought a residential house last year.


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

가정집

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
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