Korean word

침대

Pronunciation

Romanizationchimdae

Meaning

  • nounbed

Example

새 침대를 샀어요.sae chim dae reul sa sseo yo

I bought a new bed.

Illustration for 침대 (bed)

More examples

밤에 침대에 누워 책을 읽었어요.pa me chim dae e nu wo chae geul il geo sseo yo

At night, I lay on my bed and read a book.

Core concept

A raised piece of furniture where a person lies down to rest or sleep.

Common phrases

  • 침대에 눕다chim dae e nup tta

    lie down on the bed

  • 침대 시트chim dae si teu

    bed sheet

  • 침대 옆chim dae yeop

    beside the bed

Similar words

이불ibul: A soft bed covering keeps the body warm and covered at night.
이부자리ibujari: A floor sleeping setup consists of bedding spread out for use at bedtime.
매트리스maeteuriseu: A thick cushioned layer supports the body beneath a sleeping person.
요yo: A thin fabric pad lies on the floor as a place to sleep.

Definition in Korean

누워서 쉬거나 자는 데 쓰는 가구.nu wo seo swi geo na cha neun te sseu neun ka gu

Word origin

침대 (chimdae, "bed") is formed from the Sino-Korean elements 침 (chim, "sleep") and 대 (dae, "platform"), which together suggest a platform used for sleep.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this word names the bed itself, while a blanket is treated as a separate item.

Related words

  • 침대보chimdaebobedspreadnoun
  • 간이침대kanichimdaecamp bednoun

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