🏠 건물 & 건설 (Buildings & Construction) in Korean

The Korean word for building is 건물 (geon-mul), and construction is 건설 (geon-seol).

Whether you’re discussing architecture, urban development, or construction sites, learning Korean vocabulary related to buildings and construction is essential!

In this post, you’ll discover 40+ key Korean words, including types of buildings, construction materials, and job-related terms. Save this list and start practicing today! 🏢🏗️

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🏠 Types of Buildings in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
건물	geon-mul	Building
고층 건물	go-cheung geon-mul	High-rise building
빌딩	bil-ding	Skyscraper
주택	ju-taek	House
아파트	a-pa-teu	Apartment
오피스텔	o-pi-seu-tel	Studio apartment (office + hotel)
사무실	sa-mu-sil	Office
상가	sang-ga	Commercial building
공장	gong-jang	Factory
병원	byeong-won	Hospital
학교	hak-gyo	School
도서관	do-seo-gwan	Library
호텔	ho-tel	Hotel
박물관	bak-mul-gwan	Museum
극장	geuk-jang	Theater
교회	gyo-hoe	Church
사찰	sa-chal	Buddhist temple
공항	gong-hang	Airport
역	yeok	Train station

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🏗️ Construction & Architecture in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
건설	geon-seol	Construction
건축	geon-chuk	Architecture
설계	seol-gye	Design, blueprint
토목 공사	to-mok gong-sa	Civil engineering
건축 자재	geon-chuk ja-jae	Building materials
콘크리트	kon-keu-ri-teu	Concrete
철근	cheol-geun	Reinforcing steel
목재	mok-jae	Wood
벽돌	byeok-dol	Brick
유리	yu-ri	Glass
타일	ta-il	Tile
지붕	ji-bung	Roof
바닥	ba-dak	Floor
창문	chang-mun	Window
문	mun	Door
벽	byeok	Wall
계단	gye-dan	Stairs
승강기 / 엘리베이터	seung-gang-gi / el-li-be-i-teo	Elevator

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👷 Construction Jobs & Tools in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
건축가	geon-chuk-ga	Architect
엔지니어	en-ji-ni-eo	Engineer
건축업자	geon-chuk-eop-ja	Contractor
현장 감독	hyeon-jang gam-dok	Site supervisor
목수	mok-su	Carpenter
전기 기사	jeon-gi gi-sa	Electrician
배관공	bae-gwan-gong	Plumber
페인트공	pe-in-teu-gong	Painter
굴착기	gul-chak-gi	Excavator
크레인	keu-re-in	Crane
망치	mang-chi	Hammer
드릴	deu-ril	Drill
톱	top	Saw
나사	na-sa	Screw
측량기	cheuk-ryang-gi	Measuring instrument

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🏗️ Korean Phrases for Buildings & Construction

• 이 건물은 언제 지어졌어요? (I geon-mul-eun eon-je ji-eo-jyeo-sseo-yo?) → When was this building built?
• 새로운 아파트를 짓고 있어요. (Sae-ro-un a-pa-teu-reul jit-go is-seo-yo.) → They are building a new apartment.
• 건설 현장에서 일해요. (Geon-seol hyeon-jang-e-seo il-hae-yo.) → I work at a construction site.
• 이 집은 목재로 만들어졌어요. (I jib-eun mok-jae-ro man-deu-reo-jyeo-sseo-yo.) → This house is made of wood.
• 여기에는 고층 빌딩이 많아요. (Yeogi-e-neun go-cheung bil-ding-i man-a-yo.) → There are many high-rise buildings here.

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🚀 Why Learn Korean Building & Construction Vocabulary?

• Talk about architecture, urban development, and real estate.
• Understand building materials and construction processes in Korea.
• Communicate better if you work in engineering or construction.
• Describe different types of buildings when traveling in Korea.

Mastering these Korean words will enhance your ability to discuss urban landscapes and construction projects! 🏗️🏡

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