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TOPIK 4noun

층간 소음

cheunggan soeum

층간 소음이 · 층간 소음을

noise between floors (from upstairs or downstairs neighbors)

Example

층간 소음 때문에 이웃과 자주 다퉈요.

We often argue with our neighbors because of noise between floors.

Word parts

층 floor간 between소 noisy음 sound

Literally 'between-floor noise': a top apartment complaint in Korea.

Good to know

A big social issue in Korea; many people wear slippers or lay mats indoors to reduce it.