Korean word

가구

Pronunciation

Romanizationkagu

Meaning

  • nounfurniture

Example

이사할 때 가구를 잘 포장하세요.i sa hal ttae ka gu reul chal po jang ha se yo

Please pack the furniture carefully when you move.

Illustration for 가구 (furniture)

More examples

인터넷에서 가구 쇼핑하고 내일 배달받을 거예요.in teo ne se seo ka gu syo ping ha go nae il pae dal ba deul kkeo ye yo

I will shop for furniture online and have it delivered tomorrow.

Core concept

The larger objects that furnish a home's living spaces, such as sofas, beds, desks, and storage units.

Common phrases

  • 가구 쇼핑ka gu syo ping

    furniture shopping

  • 가구 배달ka gu pae dal

    furniture delivery

Similar words

가전kajeon: Electrical home devices support daily tasks such as cooking, washing, and keeping food cold.
살림살이sallimsari: The belongings used in daily home life include clothing, dishes, and cleaning tools.
가재도구kajaedogu: Pots, bowls, and plates are tools for cooking and eating at home.

Definition in Korean

살림살이 가운데 집 안의 생활 공간을 구성하는 소파, 침대, 책상, 수납장 같은 비교적 큰 물건을 의미한다.sal lim sa ri ka un de chip a nui saeng hwal kong ga neul ku seong ha neun so pa chim dae chaek ssang su nap jjang ka teun pi gyo jeok keun mul geo neul ui mi han da

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean term for household furnishings, formed from ideas meaning home and equipment.

Usage tips

  • English treats furniture as an uncountable noun, so learners say a piece of furniture rather than a furniture.

Other meanings

  • householdnoun

Related words

  • 가구점kagujeomfurniture storenoun
  • 가구류kaguryufurniturenoun

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