집
jipA building or structure where people live, typically a private residence.
나는 오늘 새 집으로 이사했다.
I moved into a new house today.
우리 집은 정원이 있다.
Our house has a garden.
Can refer to a house, apartment, or any dwelling.
A place where something is stored or kept.
책은 책장에 넣어 두었다.
I put the books in the bookcase.
Used in contexts like '책집' (bookcase) or '도구집' (toolbox).
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Common Usage
'집' is often used with verbs like '가다' (to go) or '오다' (to come) to describe movement related to home.
⚡Gold Rule
Home vs. House
While '집' can mean both 'home' and 'house', it leans more toward the emotional and personal aspect of a dwelling.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Middle Korean '집' (cip), meaning 'house' or 'dwelling'.
📝Usage Notes
'집' is a common word used in everyday Korean to refer to a home or residence. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a place where something is stored or kept.