Korean word

베개

Pronunciation

Romanizationpegae

Meaning

  • nounpillow

Example

베개가 너무 푹신해요.pe gae ga neo mu puk ssin hae yo

The pillow is too soft.

Illustration for 베개 (pillow)

More examples

비행기에서 베개가 있으면 잠이 더 잘 와요.pi haeng gi e seo pe gae ga i sseu myeon cha mi teo chal wa yo

If there is a pillow on the plane, I sleep better.

Core concept

A soft support placed under the head during rest to keep the head and neck comfortable.

Common phrases

  • 베개를 베다pe gae reul pe da

    rest one's head on a pillow

  • 메모리폼 베개me mo ri pom pe gae

    memory foam pillow

  • 베개커버pe gae keo beo

    pillow cover

Similar words

쿠션kusyeon: A small padded support for the back or lower back on a chair or sofa.
목베개mokppegae: A soft U-shaped neck support for sleeping while seated in a car or plane.

Definition in Korean

머리와 목의 편안함을 위해 누울 때 머리 아래에 두는 침구용품.meo ri wa mo gui pyeo nan ha meul wi hae nu ul ttae meo ri a rae e tu neun chim gu yong pum

Word origin

Although its exact origin is uncertain, the word has long served as the everyday Korean name for a pillow, so it is best learned as a complete vocabulary item.

Usage tips

  • Korean often leaves plural marking unstated, so this noun can refer to one pillow or several when the number is clear from context.

Related words

  • 베개솜pegaesompillow fillingnoun
  • 베개커버pegaekeobeopillowcasenoun
  • 베개싸움pegaessaumpillow fightnoun

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