B1 noun Neutral

부동산

[pudoŋsan]

Property consisting of land or buildings, which cannot be moved.

Examples

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1

집을 구하려고 부동산에 갔어요.

I went to the real estate agency to find a house.

2

부동산 가격 폭등은 심각한 사회적 문제다.

The surge in real estate prices is a serious social problem.

3

회사는 새로운 부동산을 매입하기로 했습니다.

The company has decided to purchase new real estate.

Word Family

Noun
부동산
Adjective
부동산의
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Memory Tip

Think of '부' (not), '동' (move), and '산' (property) — property that does not move.

Quick Quiz

최근 서울의 ____ 가격이 급격히 상승했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 부동산

Examples

1

집을 구하려고 부동산에 갔어요.

everyday

I went to the real estate agency to find a house.

2

부동산 가격 폭등은 심각한 사회적 문제다.

academic

The surge in real estate prices is a serious social problem.

3

회사는 새로운 부동산을 매입하기로 했습니다.

business

The company has decided to purchase new real estate.

4

정부는 부동산 시장 안정을 위한 정책을 발표했다.

formal

The government announced policies for real estate market stability.

5

너 요즘 부동산 공부한다며?

informal

I heard you're studying real estate lately?

Word Family

Noun
부동산
Adjective
부동산의

Common Collocations

부동산 중개인 real estate agent
부동산 시장 real estate market
부동산 투기 real estate speculation
부동산 정책 real estate policy
부동산 담보 real estate collateral

Common Phrases

부동산 중개소

real estate office

부동산 가격

real estate price

부동산 거래

real estate transaction

Often Confused With

부동산 vs 복덕방

복덕방 is an old-fashioned term for a real estate agency; 부동산 is the modern and formal term.

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Usage Notes

In everyday life, '부동산' often refers to the real estate agency itself (the shop).

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Common Mistakes

Learners often think '부동산' only means 'building', but it includes land as well.

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Memory Tip

Think of '부' (not), '동' (move), and '산' (property) — property that does not move.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 不 (not), 動 (move), and 産 (property).

Grammar Patterns

부동산을 매매하다 부동산에 투자하다
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Cultural Context

Real estate investment is one of the most popular ways for Koreans to build wealth.

Quick Quiz

최근 서울의 ____ 가격이 급격히 상승했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 부동산

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