Korean word

시트

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiteu

Meaning

  • nounsheet

Example

침대에 시트를 새로 깔았어요.chim dae e si teu reul sae ro kka ra sseo yo

I put a fresh sheet on the bed.

Illustration for 시트 (sheet)

More examples

빨래 후에 시트를 말렸어요.ppal lae hu e si teu reul mal lyeo sseo yo

I dried the sheet after doing the laundry.

Core concept

A thin cloth laid over or covering a mattress, keeping the body separate from the bedding and helping maintain cleanliness.

Common phrases

  • 시트를 깔다si teu reul kkal da

    spread a sheet

  • 시트를 갈다si teu reul kal da

    change sheets

  • 시트를 덮다si teu reul teop tta

    put a sheet over

Similar words

침대시트chimdaesiteu: A fitted cloth layer covering the mattress of a bed.
이불ibul: A heavy fabric covering that helps keep a sleeping body warm.
베개pegae: A padded support for the head used while lying down.

Definition in Korean

침대 위 매트리스에 깔거나 덮어 쓰는 얇은 천으로, 몸과 침구를 분리하거나 위생을 유지하는 용도chim dae wi mae teu ri seu e kkal geo na teo peo sseu neun yal beun cheo neu ro mom gwa chim gu reul pul li ha geo na wi saeng eul yu ji ha neun yong do

Word origin

The word comes from English sheet and retains the idea of one flat piece of material, with Korean usage commonly applying it to bedding.

Usage tips

  • Context matters with this loanword because the same Korean form can refer to bedding at home or part of a car.

Other meanings

  • seatnoun

Related words

  • 시트지siteujiadhesive filmnoun
  • 시트커버siteukeobeoseat covernoun

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