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건물

geonmul

Building

TOPIK 1

Meaning and Usage

"건물" means "building" or "structure" in Korean. It refers to any constructed edifice such as houses, offices, or commercial buildings.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "건물" when talking about locations, architecture, or real estate. It is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal situations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 건물 앞 (in front of the building): used to specify meeting places or directions.
  • 건물을 짓다 (to build a building): common verb phrase related to construction.
  • 층짜리 건물 (a building with floors): used to describe the size or height of a building.

Tips

Be careful not to confuse "건물" with "집" (house), which specifically means a home or residence. "건물" is more general and can refer to any building, including commercial or public buildings.

Using "건물" correctly helps you describe places and give directions naturally in Korean.

Example Sentences

이 건물은 10층짜리입니다.

I geonmureun 10cheungjjariimnida.

This building has 10 floors.

새로운 건물을 짓고 있어요.

Saeroun geonmureul jitgo isseoyo.

They are building a new building.

그 건물 앞에서 만나요.

Geu geonmul apeseo mannayo.

Let's meet in front of that building.