Korean word

책상

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaekssang

Meaning

  • noundesk

Example

책상 위에 책이 있어요.chaek ssang wi e chae gi i sseo yo

There is a book on the desk.

Illustration for 책상 (desk)

More examples

책상에 앉아서 공부해요.chaek ssang e an ja seo kong bu hae yo

I sit at my desk and study.

Core concept

A flat work surface with space for books, notebooks, and other study or office items.

Common phrases

  • 책상 위chaek ssang wi

    on the desk

  • 책상에 앉다chaek ssang e an tta

    sit at a desk

  • 책상을 정리하다chaek ssang eul cheong ni ha da

    tidy the desk

Similar words

테이블teibeul: Furniture with a flat top for eating, talking, setting things down, or doing light work.
식탁siktak: Furniture used at mealtimes to hold plates and food for people eating together.

Definition in Korean

주로 공부나 사무를 위해 책과 노트 등을 올려 작업하는 가구.chu ro kong bu na sa mu reul wi hae chaek kkwa no teu teung eul ol lyeo cha geo pa neun ka gu

Word origin

책상 (chaekssang, "desk") combines 책 (chaek, "book") and 상 (ssang, "table"), reflecting a table used for books and study.

Usage tips

  • In English, desk is more natural than table for furniture used mainly for studying, writing, or office work.

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