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집세

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Meaning and Usage

The word '집세' specifically refers to the rent paid for a house or apartment. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation when discussing housing costs.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '집세' in contexts related to monthly expenses, housing contracts, or moving decisions. It is typically used in informal and formal settings alike.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 집세를 내다: to pay the rent
  • 집세가 비싸다: the rent is expensive
  • 집세를 밀리다: to fall behind on rent payments

These collocations help express common situations involving rent.

Usage Notes

'집세' is a straightforward term, but learners sometimes confuse it with '월세' (monthly rent) or '전세' (a lump-sum deposit lease). '집세' is a more general term for rent and can be used regardless of payment type.

Politeness and Register

'집세' is neutral and appropriate in both casual and formal conversations about housing costs.

Example Sentences

이번 달 집세를 내야 해서 은행에 갔어요.

Ibeon dal jipseleul naeya haeseo eunhaenge gasseoyo.

I had to pay the rent this month, so I went to the bank.

집세가 너무 비싸서 다른 집으로 이사할까 고민 중이에요.

Jipsega neomu bissaseo dareun jibeuro isahalka gomin jung-ieyo.

The rent is too expensive, so I'm thinking about moving to another place.

집세를 제때 내지 않으면 계약이 취소될 수 있어요.

Jipse-reul jettae naeji anheumyeon gyeyagi chwiso doel su isseoyo.

If you don't pay the rent on time, the contract can be canceled.