Korean Dictionary
How to say "Living Room" in Korean
“Living Room” in Korean is 거실 (pronounced "geoshil").
거실
geoshil
Usage & Context
A living room is a common area for relaxation and entertainment. The term 거실 is commonly used in Korean homes. Most Korean living rooms have a TV and seating area.
Example Sentence
거실에서 TV를 봐요.
I watch TV in the living room.
How to use 거실 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Living Room” is 거실, romanized as geoshil.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 거실.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "geo," sounds like "guh" in "gutter." The second syllable, "shil," sounds like "shill" in "shilling." The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing one's home to a friend.
우리 집 거실은 넓어서 좋아요.
Our living room is spacious, which I like.
Discussing furniture arrangement with a family member.
거실에 새 소파를 놓을까요?
Shall we put a new sofa in the living room?
Talking about family activities.
주말에는 가족들이 거실에 모여서 영화를 봐요.
On weekends, the family gathers in the living room to watch movies.
Cultural Context
In many Korean apartments, the living room (거실) is the central hub, often directly connected to the kitchen/dining area, creating an open-plan feel. It's common for families to spend most of their communal time here, watching TV, chatting, or even doing light work. Unlike some Western homes, it's less common to have a separate 'formal living room' that's rarely used. Many K-dramas feature characters relaxing or having important conversations in their 거실.
Editorial note
We review entries like 거실 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
거실에서 쉬다
to rest in the living room
거실에 모이다
to gather in the living room
거실이 넓다
the living room is spacious
Related Expressions
안방
anbang
main bedroom (often master bedroom)
방
bang
room (general term)
주방
jubang
kitchen (more formal/general term)
현관
hyeongan
entryway/foyer
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