B1 noun Neutral

시설

[ɕisʰʌɭ]

The buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose, such as education, health, or sports.

Examples

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1

이 도시의 의료 시설은 매우 훌륭합니다.

The medical facilities in this city are excellent.

2

운동 시설을 이용하려면 예약이 필요해요.

You need a reservation to use the exercise facilities.

3

정부는 노인 복지 시설을 확충하기로 했습니다.

The government decided to expand welfare facilities for the elderly.

Word Family

Noun
시설
Verb
시설하다
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Memory Tip

Si-seol: Think of 'See-Soul' – the physical structure (facility) where the soul of an activity happens.

Quick Quiz

이 아파트는 주변에 공원과 도서관 등 공공 ___이 잘 되어 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 시설

Examples

1

이 도시의 의료 시설은 매우 훌륭합니다.

academic

The medical facilities in this city are excellent.

2

운동 시설을 이용하려면 예약이 필요해요.

everyday

You need a reservation to use the exercise facilities.

3

정부는 노인 복지 시설을 확충하기로 했습니다.

formal

The government decided to expand welfare facilities for the elderly.

4

숙박 시설이 깨끗해서 마음에 들어요.

informal

I like the accommodation facilities because they are clean.

5

상업 시설이 밀집한 지역이라 교통이 복잡합니다.

business

Traffic is congested because it is an area crowded with commercial facilities.

Word Family

Noun
시설
Verb
시설하다

Common Collocations

편의 시설 convenience facilities/amenities
공공 시설 public facilities
의료 시설 medical facilities
교육 시설 educational facilities
기반 시설 infrastructure

Common Phrases

시설이 좋다/나쁘다

to have good/bad facilities

시설을 갖추다

to be equipped with facilities

최신 시설

latest facilities

Often Confused With

시설 vs 설비

설비 usually refers more to mechanical equipment/machinery, whereas 시설 is broader and includes buildings/institutions.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS topics about urban planning, health, and education.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '기계' (machine) when they mean the broader '시설' (facility).

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Memory Tip

Si-seol: Think of 'See-Soul' – the physical structure (facility) where the soul of an activity happens.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 施 (execute) and 設 (establish).

Grammar Patterns

~를 위한 시설 시설을 확충하다

Quick Quiz

이 아파트는 주변에 공원과 도서관 등 공공 ___이 잘 되어 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 시설

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