Korean Dictionary
How to say "Office building" in Korean
“Office building” in Korean is 사무실 (pronounced "Samushil").
사무실
Samushil
Usage & Context
Building for business operations. Common in business districts.
Example Sentence
사무실 건물은 강남에 많아요.
Office buildings are common in Gangnam.
How to use 사무실 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Office building” is 사무실, romanized as Samushil.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '사' (sa) like 'sa' in 'salad'. '무' (mu) sounds like 'moo' in 'moo-cow'. '실' (shil) is like 'shill' in 'shilling'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the last syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing the location of one's office.
저희 사무실은 5층에 있어요.
Our office is on the 5th floor.
Announcing a change of workplace.
새 사무실로 이사했어요.
We moved to a new office.
Describing an empty office after hours.
퇴근하고 사무실에 아무도 없었어요.
After work, there was no one in the office.
Cultural Context
While 사무실 (samushil) literally means 'office room/space,' it's often used to refer to the entire 'office building' in context, especially when combined with 건물 (geonmul, building) as 사무실 건물. Korean office culture is known for its hierarchy and long working hours, often followed by 회식 (hoesik), company dinners, which are an important part of team bonding.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
사무실에 가다
To go to the office
사무실에서 일하다
To work at the office
사무실 전화
Office phone
Related Expressions
회사
hoesa
Company
직장
jikjang
Workplace
건물
geonmul
Building
오피스
opiseu
Office (loanword, often used interchangeably)
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