Etymology

First attested in the Seokbo sangjeol (釋譜詳節 / 석보상절), 1447, as 겨집 (Yale: kyecip). Derived from *겨― ("to be at; to stay", whence also 계시— (gyesi-)) + 집 (jip, “home”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkje̞ːd͡ʑip̚/ ~ /ˈke̞ːd͡ʑip̚/
• Phonetic hangeul: 계:집/게:집