B1 verb Formal

거주하다

/kʌd͡ʑuɦada/

To live in a particular place for a significant period; to reside or inhabit.

Examples

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1

현재 어디에 거주하고 계십니까?

Where are you currently residing?

2

외국에 거주하는 한국인이 많습니다.

There are many Koreans residing abroad.

3

이 지역에 거주하는 주민들을 대상으로 조사했습니다.

A survey was conducted targeting residents living in this area.

Word Family

Noun
거주, 거주지, 거주자
Verb
거주하다
Adjective
거주용
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Memory Tip

Geoju sounds like 'Go-Ju' (Go live in a Ju-taek/house).

Quick Quiz

그는 현재 서울에 ____하고 있는 외국인입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 거주

Examples

1

현재 어디에 거주하고 계십니까?

formal

Where are you currently residing?

2

외국에 거주하는 한국인이 많습니다.

everyday

There are many Koreans residing abroad.

3

이 지역에 거주하는 주민들을 대상으로 조사했습니다.

academic

A survey was conducted targeting residents living in this area.

4

기숙사에 거주하면 통학 시간이 절약됩니다.

business

Residing in a dormitory saves commuting time.

5

너 아직 거기 거주해?

informal

Do you still live there?

Word Family

Noun
거주, 거주지, 거주자
Verb
거주하다
Adjective
거주용

Common Collocations

도시 거주 urban residence
거주 지역 residential area
거주 형태 type of residence
장기 거주 long-term residence
거주 환경 living environment

Common Phrases

실거주 목적

for the purpose of actual residence

해외 거주자

overseas resident

거주를 허가하다

to permit residence

Often Confused With

거주하다 vs 살다

Salda is the everyday word for 'live'; Geojuhada is formal/academic 'reside'.

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Usage Notes

Use this in IELTS writing when discussing urbanization or housing problems.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use '거주하다' for short hotel stays; use '머물다' or '체류하다' instead.

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Memory Tip

Geoju sounds like 'Go-Ju' (Go live in a Ju-taek/house).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 居 (dwell) and 住 (live).

Grammar Patterns

~에 거주하다 ~에 거주 중이다
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Cultural Context

Korean official forms always use '거주지' instead of '사는 곳'.

Quick Quiz

그는 현재 서울에 ____하고 있는 외국인입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 거주

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