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Where Do You Live in Korean: 어디에 살아요?
어디에 살아요? = where do you live? Answer: ○○에 살아요.
Published on September 14, 2026
Where do you live? = 어디에 살아요? I live in Seoul = 서울에 살아요.
살다 = to live. Particle 에 marks place. “I live in Korea”: 한국에 살아요.
Levels / phrasings
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 어디에 살아? | eodie sara? | Where do you live? | Informal |
| 어디에 살아요? | eodie sarayo? | Where do you live? | Polite |
| 서울에 살아요 | seoure sarayo | I live in Seoul | Answer |
| 근처예요 | geuncheoyeyo | It's nearby | Soft |
Related phrases
- 자취해요 (jachwihaeyo): I live alone / independently
- 기숙사에 살아요 (gisuksaye sarayo): I live in a dorm
- 고향이 어디예요? (gohyang-i eodiyeyo?): Where's your hometown?
Tip
In Korea, neighborhood (홍대 근처) is enough—not your exact address.
Common mistake
어디에 있어요? asks where you are now, not where you live.
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