Household in Korean 🇰🇷

집안 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break the word into two parts: 집 (jib) means “house” and 안 (an) means “inside.” Imagine the “inside of a house,” which points to the idea of a household.

Explanations:
• 집안 (jib-an) is used to refer to the inside of a house or the household. It can denote not only the physical interior but also the family or family background.
• It often carries the nuance of “home life” or the legacy of one’s family.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 가정 (gajeong) – often used to represent the household or family life.
• 집 (jip) – while primarily meaning “house,” it can sometimes imply home or household in context.

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• 집안 can be used to refer to one’s familial background or standing (e.g., “good family background”).
• In colloquial contexts, mentioning someone’s 집안 can imply discussing aspects of their private or family life.

Example Sentences:
• “Our household is very warm and welcoming.”
  Korean: “우리 집안은 매우 따뜻하고 환영받는다.”
  Romanization: “Uri jib-aneun maeu ttatteuthago hwanyeongbadneunda.”

• “She is proud of her family background.”
  Korean: “그녀는 자신의 집안에 대해 자부심을 가진다.”
  Romanization: “Geunyeoneun jasine jib-ane daehae jabusimeul gajinda.”

• “Maintaining a happy 집안 is important to him.”
  Korean: “행복한 집안을 유지하는 것이 그에게 중요하다.”
  Romanization: “Haengbokhan jib-an-eul yujihaneun geosi geuege jungyohada.”

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