Korean Dictionary
How to say "Villa" in Korean
“Villa” in Korean is 빌라 (pronounced "Billa").
빌라
Billa
Usage & Context
Luxury residential property, often single-family. Less common than apartments in Korea.
Example Sentence
강남에 멋진 빌라가 있어요.
There's a beautiful villa in Gangnam.
How to use 빌라 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Villa” is 빌라, romanized as Billa.
Usage tip
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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 빌라.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'bil-la' — 'bil' like 'bill' (the name) and 'la' like 'lah'. Two quick syllables. Borrowed from the English 'villa' but with a very different meaning in Korea.
More Example Sentences
Looking at real estate listings together
빌라는 아파트보다 저렴해요.
Villas are cheaper than apartments.
Describing the building to a delivery driver
우리 빌라는 4층 건물이에요.
Our villa is a 4-story building.
Warning a visitor driving over
빌라 주차장이 좁아요.
The villa's parking lot is narrow.
Cultural Context
Korean '빌라' is NOT a luxury mansion — it's a low-rise (typically 3-5 story) multi-unit residential building, often family-owned and smaller than an 아파트 complex. 빌라 tend to be more affordable and are common in older neighborhoods, but they usually don't have as strong management, amenities, or resale value as 아파트. For an actual luxury estate, Koreans say '저택' (mansion) or just use the English word '맨션'.
Editorial note
We review entries like 빌라 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
빌라에 살고 있어요.
I'm living in a villa.
새 빌라로 이사했어요.
I moved to a new villa.
빌라 월세가 얼마예요?
How much is the villa's monthly rent?
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연립주택
yeollipjutaek
row house / townhouse
다세대 주택
dasedae jutaek
multi-household residence
저택
jeotaek
mansion / large house
원룸
wollum
studio apartment
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