Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bed Frame" in Korean
“Bed Frame” in Korean is 침대 프레임 (pronounced "Chimdae Peureeim").
침대 프레임
Chimdae Peureeim
Usage & Context
Bed frames support the mattress in Korean bedrooms. Storage bed frames with drawers underneath are very popular in space-efficient Korean apartments.
Example Sentence
침대 프레임 아래에 수납 공간이 있어요.
There is storage space under the bed frame.
How to use 침대 프레임 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bed Frame” is 침대 프레임, romanized as Chimdae Peureeim.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 침대 (chimdae), 'chim' sounds like 'ch' in 'chair' followed by 'im' in 'him'. 'Dae' sounds like 'day'. For 프레임 (peureeim), 'peu' is like 'p' in 'put' with a very soft 'uh' sound. 'Reu' is similar, like 'r' in 'run' with a soft 'uh'. 'Eim' sounds like 'aim'. Put it together as 'Chim-day Peu-reu-eim'.
More Example Sentences
DIY furniture assembly at home.
새 침대 프레임을 조립하는 데 시간이 좀 걸렸어요.
It took some time to assemble the new bed frame.
Complimenting a piece of furniture while shopping.
이 침대 프레임은 디자인이 정말 예뻐요.
This bed frame has a really pretty design.
Complaining about an old or faulty bed frame.
침대 프레임이 삐걱거려서 잠을 잘 수가 없어요.
The bed frame creaks, so I can't sleep well.
Cultural Context
Given the often compact size of Korean apartments, storage bed frames (수납 침대 프레임, sunap chimdae peureeim) with drawers or lift-up storage underneath are incredibly popular. They help maximize space efficiency. While many Koreans sleep on raised beds, some older generations or those preferring traditional styles might still use a thick floor mattress (요, yo) directly on the heated 'ondol' floor, though '침대 프레임' specifically refers to the Western-style bed structure.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
침대 프레임 조립하다
to assemble a bed frame
침대 프레임 바꾸다
to change a bed frame
침대 프레임 위에 매트리스 놓다
to put a mattress on the bed frame
Related Expressions
침대
chimdae
bed
매트리스
maeteuriseu
mattress
수납 침대
sunap chimdae
storage bed
침실 가구
chimsil gagu
bedroom furniture
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