거주하다
To live in a particular place for a significant period; to reside or inhabit.
Examples
3 of 5현재 어디에 거주하고 계십니까?
Where are you currently residing?
외국에 거주하는 한국인이 많습니다.
There are many Koreans residing abroad.
이 지역에 거주하는 주민들을 대상으로 조사했습니다.
A survey was conducted targeting residents living in this area.
Word Family
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
현재 어디에 거주하고 계십니까?
formalWhere are you currently residing?
외국에 거주하는 한국인이 많습니다.
everydayThere are many Koreans residing abroad.
이 지역에 거주하는 주민들을 대상으로 조사했습니다.
academicA survey was conducted targeting residents living in this area.
기숙사에 거주하면 통학 시간이 절약됩니다.
businessResiding in a dormitory saves commuting time.
너 아직 거기 거주해?
informalDo you still live there?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
실거주 목적
for the purpose of actual residence
해외 거주자
overseas resident
거주를 허가하다
to permit residence
Often Confused With
Salda is the everyday word for 'live'; Geojuhada is formal/academic 'reside'.
Usage Notes
Use this in IELTS writing when discussing urbanization or housing problems.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '거주하다' for short hotel stays; use '머물다' or '체류하다' instead.
Memory Tip
Geoju sounds like 'Go-Ju' (Go live in a Ju-taek/house).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 居 (dwell) and 住 (live).
Grammar Patterns
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
Related Vocabulary
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지역
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거주지
B1The place where someone lives; place of residence. Used in academic papers to discuss urbanization, demographics, and social services.
위치하다
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인구 밀도
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밀집
B2The state of being crowded or concentrated closely together in a small area.
도시의
B2In, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city. It describes things found in an urban environment.
농촌의
B2In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town. It often refers to areas dominated by agriculture.
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