가정
gajeong
Vocab · 1 sense
family, home
Examples
그 남자는 행복한 가정에서 자랐습니다.
He grew up in a happy family.
When you'd hear it
가정 is common in formal or written contexts, including news, education, and workplace discussions. In casual conversation, 가족 or 집 is often more natural depending on whether the focus is on family members or the home.
What learners get wrong
가정 usually refers to the household or home environment, while 가족 refers to the family members themselves. Compare 가정에서 자라다 (“grow up in a home”) with 가족을 만나다 (“meet one’s family”).
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