Learning a new language involves immersing oneself in various aspects of everyday life, including household and domestic terms that are used frequently. Korean language learners will find the following words particularly useful when interacting in a home environment or when talking about domestic chores and items.

집 (jib) – House/Home
집 refers to one’s house or home, a term central to domestic discussions.
우리 집은 서울에 있습니다.
(Our house is located in Seoul.)

가구 (gagu) – Furniture
가구 encompasses all types of furniture.
거실에 새 가구를 샀어요.
(I bought new furniture for the living room.)

방 (bang) – Room
방 is a word for a room within a house or any enclosed space.
제 방은 집에서 가장 큰 방입니다.
(My room is the biggest room in the house.)

부엌 (bueok) – Kitchen
부엌 is the term for the kitchen, where food preparation takes place.
부엌에서 요리하고 있어요.
(I am cooking in the kitchen.)

거실 (geoshil) – Living Room
거실 is the living room, a common area in a home.
가족 모두 거실에 모여 TV를 봐요.
(The whole family gathers in the living room to watch TV.)

욕실 (yokshil) – Bathroom
욕실 is the Korean word for bathroom or washroom.
욕실 청소를 해야 해요.
(I need to clean the bathroom.)

침실 (chimshil) – Bedroom
침실 refers to a bedroom, a private room where people usually sleep.
침실에 이불을 깔았어요.
(I laid the bedding in the bedroom.)

세탁기 (setakgi) – Washing Machine
세탁기 means washing machine, an appliance used for laundering clothing.
세탁기가 고장 났어요.
(The washing machine is broken.)

청소기 (cheongso-gi) – Vacuum Cleaner
청소기 is a vacuum cleaner, an electrical appliance used for cleaning floors.
청소기로 바닥을 청소했어요.
(I cleaned the floor with the vacuum cleaner.)

식탁 (sik-tak) – Dining Table
식탁 is a dining table, a piece of furniture where meals are eaten.
식탁을 새로 샀어요.
(I bought a new dining table.)

쓰레기통 (sseuregitong) – Trash Can
쓰레기통 is a trash can or garbage bin.
쓰레기통을 비워야 할 시간이에요.
(It’s time to empty the trash can.)

냉장고 (naengjanggo) – Refrigerator
냉장고 is the word for refrigerator, an appliance that cools and stores food.
냉장고에서 사과를 꺼내 주세요.
(Please take out an apple from the refrigerator.)

가전 제품 (gajeon jepum) – Home Appliances
가전 제품 refers to home or domestic appliances.
가전 제품을 할인하는 매장을 찾고 있어요.
(I am looking for a store that discounts home appliances.)

커튼 (keoteun) – Curtain
커튼 means curtain, a piece of fabric hung to cover a window.
커튼 색깔이 방 분위기와 잘 어울려요.
(The color of the curtains matches the atmosphere of the room well.)

조명 (jomyeong) – Lighting
조명 is lighting, used to refer to light fixtures or the lighting of a room.
거실에 조명이 밝아야 해요.
(The living room needs to be well-lit.)

이불 (ibul) – Blanket
이불 is a blanket or duvet used for warmth while sleeping.
겨울에는 두꺼운 이불을 꺼내요.
(I take out a thick blanket in the winter.)

Understanding and using these household and domestic terms will significantly enhance your ability to navigate everyday life in a Korean home. Practice incorporating these words into sentences and you’ll be better equipped to communicate effectively in Korean domestic settings.