What is 집들이?
집들이 refers to a housewarming party, a common Korean tradition where people celebrate moving into a new home by inviting friends and family over. It is a social event to show the new house and share happiness.
Typical Usage
집들이 is usually a noun used to describe the event itself. It often appears with verbs like 하다 (to do) or 열다 (to open/hold). For example, 집들이를 하다 means "to have a housewarming party."
Common Collocations
- 집들이를 하다: to have a housewarming party
- 집들이 선물: housewarming gift
- 집들이 음식: food served at a housewarming
Cultural Notes
Bringing gifts such as plants, wine, or household items is customary when attending a 집들이. The tone is generally casual to semi-formal, depending on the relationship with the host.
Learner Tips
Do not confuse 집들이 with just moving (이사). 집들이 specifically refers to the celebration event after moving. When talking about moving itself, use 이사 instead.