Master Korean Words and Phrases for Relocating Homes + Must-Know Cultural Facts

Moving to a new place in Korea? 🏠 Whether you’re relocating apartments, helping a friend, or hiring movers, this guide covers the most important Korean vocabulary and phrases for house moving (이사), plus practical tips and cultural facts to make your move smoother!

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🏡 Basic House Moving Vocabulary in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
이사	i-sa	Move (relocation)
이사하다	i-sa-ha-da	To move (homes)
이삿짐	i-sat-jjim	Moving belongings
이삿짐 센터	i-sat-jjim sen-teo	Moving company
포장 이사	po-jang i-sa	Full-service move (packing included)
반포장 이사	ban-po-jang i-sa	Semi-packing move
집주인	jip-ju-in	Landlord
세입자	se-ip-ja	Tenant
계약서	gye-yak-seo	Contract
전세	jeon-se	Lease with deposit (Korean rental system)
월세	wol-se	Monthly rent

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📦 Moving Process Vocabulary & Phrases

Korean	Pronunciation	English
계약하다	gye-yak-ha-da	To sign a contract
짐을 싸다	ji-meul ssa-da	To pack luggage/things
짐을 풀다	ji-meul pul-da	To unpack
이삿날	i-sat-nal	Moving day
새 집	sae jip	New home
청소하다	cheong-so-ha-da	To clean
인테리어	in-te-ri-eo	Interior (design/decor)
가구	ga-gu	Furniture
전자제품	jeon-ja-je-pum	Electronics

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🧳 Useful Korean Expressions for Moving

Korean	Pronunciation	English
이사를 가요.	i-sa-reul ga-yo	I’m moving.
이사 날짜가 언제예요?	i-sa nal-jja-ga eon-je-ye-yo?	When is the moving day?
짐이 많아요.	ji-mi man-a-yo	I have a lot of stuff.
짐 좀 옮겨 주세요.	jim jom omgyeo ju-se-yo	Please help me carry this.
이삿짐 센터를 예약했어요.	i-sat-jjim sen-teo-reul ye-yak-hae-sseo-yo	I booked a moving service.
집을 청소해야 해요.	jip-eul cheong-so-hae-ya hae-yo	I need to clean the house.
새 집이 마음에 들어요.	sae jip-i ma-eum-e deu-reo-yo	I like the new house.

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🧠 Cultural Tips & Must-Know Facts About Moving in Korea

🗓️ Popular Moving Times
Moving often happens at the end or beginning of a month — especially around March when the school year starts.

📦 Types of Moving Services

• 포장 이사 (Full Packing Service): Movers pack, move, and unpack everything.
• 반포장 이사 (Partial): You pack, they move.
• 일반 이사 (Basic): Just transportation — cheapest, but DIY heavy lifting.

🧼 Cleaning is Expected
Before and after you move, it’s customary to thoroughly clean your old and new place.

🧧 Move-in Ritual (고사)
Some families perform 고사 (go-sa) — a traditional ceremony offering food and drinks to wish for good fortune in the new home.

🐭 Salt Tossing (소금 뿌리기)
People sometimes sprinkle salt at the entrance for purification or to drive away bad luck.

📑 Rental Types

• 전세 (jeon-se): Huge lump sum deposit, no monthly rent.
• 월세 (wol-se): Small deposit + monthly rent.

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🛠️ Bonus: Common Furniture & Appliance Words

Korean	Pronunciation	English
침대	chim-dae	Bed
옷장	ot-jang	Wardrobe
냉장고	naeng-jang-go	Refrigerator
세탁기	se-tak-gi	Washing machine
에어컨	e-eo-keon	Air conditioner
책상	chaek-sang	Desk
커튼	keo-teun	Curtains

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❓ Quick Practice Time!

1️⃣ How do you say “moving company” in Korean?
2️⃣ What’s the phrase for “I’m moving”?
3️⃣ What kind of rental is 전세?

Reply in the comments with your answers! 💬

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