How do you say "basement" in Korean?

지하실

jihasil

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "basement" is 지하실 (jihasil).

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Pronunciation

"jihasil" splits cleanly into ji-ha-si; treat each chunk as its own short beat and resist the urge to draw out the last one.

Writing and usage

지하실 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그들은 오래된 상자들을 지하실에 보관했습니다.

geudeureun oraedoen sangjadeureul jihasire bogwanhaetseupnida.

They stored old boxes in the basement.

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How to remember 지하실

Say "jihasil" as if it were a nickname someone gave the thing in 'They stored old boxes in the basement.' — a slightly silly nickname sticks best.

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Questions about 지하실

How do you pronounce 지하실?

"jihasil" splits cleanly into ji-ha-si; treat each chunk as its own short beat and resist the urge to draw out the last one.

Is 지하실 formal or casual?

지하실 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 지하실 written in Korean?

지하실 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as jihasil.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Basement" in other languages

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