Korean Dictionary
How to say "Housing Complex" in Korean
“Housing Complex” in Korean is 아파트 단지 (pronounced "Apateu Danji").
아파트 단지
Apateu Danji
Usage & Context
Large apartment complexes called apateu danji are the dominant form of housing in Korean cities. They include amenities like playgrounds, parks, and community centers.
Example Sentence
아파트 단지 안에 공원이 있어서 좋아요.
It is nice that there is a park inside the apartment complex.
How to use 아파트 단지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Housing Complex” is 아파트 단지, romanized as Apateu Danji.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 아파트 (Apateu), 'A' sounds like 'ah' in 'father', 'pa' like 'pah' in 'spa', and 'teu' like 'too' but with a 't' sound, almost like 'tuh'. For 단지 (Danji), 'Dan' sounds like 'dawn', and 'ji' like 'jee' in 'jeep'. The stress is fairly even across both words.
More Example Sentences
Describing amenities in a modern complex.
우리 아파트 단지에는 헬스장과 수영장이 있어요.
Our apartment complex has a gym and a swimming pool.
Commenting on new construction.
새로 지은 아파트 단지가 정말 멋있던데요.
The newly built apartment complex was really impressive.
Discussing convenience for parents.
아파트 단지 내 어린이집에 아이를 맡겼어요.
I left my child at the daycare center within the apartment complex.
Cultural Context
아파트 단지 (apartment complex) is the dominant form of housing in Korean cities, representing not just buildings but self-contained communities. These complexes often boast extensive amenities like playgrounds, parks, community centers, and even small grocery stores, making them highly desirable. Living in a well-known '단지' can be a significant status symbol in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 아파트 단지 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
아파트 단지 입구
Apartment complex entrance
대규모 아파트 단지
Large-scale apartment complex
아파트 단지 관리비
Apartment complex maintenance fee
Related Expressions
아파트
Apateu
Apartment
주택
Jutaek
House (detached)
빌라
Billa
Villa (often refers to multi-unit low-rise buildings)
커뮤니티 시설
Keomyuniti siseol
Community facilities
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