Korean Dictionary
How to say "Studio Apartment" in Korean
“Studio Apartment” in Korean is 원룸 (pronounced "wonrum").
원룸
wonrum
Usage & Context
Wonroom (원룸) is a compact studio apartment popular with university students and young workers in Korea. They are typically small one-room units with a kitchenette and bathroom. The affordable rent makes them attractive for those living alone.
Example Sentence
대학교 근처 원룸을 구하고 있어요.
I am looking for a studio apartment near the university.
How to use 원룸 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Studio Apartment” is 원룸, romanized as wonrum.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 원룸.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '원' (won) like the English word 'won' (as in, 'I won the game'). '룸' (rum) sounds like the English word 'room'. Put them together: 'won-room'.
More Example Sentences
Asking a real estate agent about a studio apartment's deposit.
이 원룸은 보증금이 얼마예요?
How much is the deposit for this studio apartment?
A student telling a friend about their living situation.
저는 학교 근처에 작은 원룸에서 살아요.
I live in a small studio apartment near the school.
Describing the advantages of a new studio apartment.
새로 지은 원룸이라 깨끗하고 시설도 좋아요.
It's a newly built studio apartment, so it's clean and the facilities are good.
Cultural Context
원룸 (wonrum) is a ubiquitous housing option in Korea, especially popular among university students and single young professionals due to its affordability and compact size. Unlike Western studios that might have a separate kitchen, a 원룸 typically integrates the sleeping, living, and kitchen areas into one main room, with a separate bathroom. Many come fully furnished with basic appliances, making them convenient for short-term stays or those just starting out. You'll often see them advertised near universities or business districts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 원룸 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
원룸 구하고 있어요.
I'm looking for a studio apartment.
원룸 계약했어요.
I signed a contract for a studio apartment.
원룸 이사 가요.
I'm moving into a studio apartment.
Related Expressions
오피스텔
opiseutel
Officetel (a studio apartment that can also be used as an office)
고시원
gosiwon
Goshiwon (a very small, basic room, often windowless, for students/test-takers)
월세
wolse
Monthly rent
전세
jeonse
Jeonse (lump-sum deposit housing system)
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