Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bed" in Korean
“Bed” in Korean is 침대 (pronounced "Chimdae").
침대
Chimdae
Usage & Context
Beds are the primary sleeping furniture in modern Korean homes. Traditional Koreans slept on mats on the heated ondol floor.
Example Sentence
침대에 누워 책을 읽어요.
I lie on the bed and read a book.
How to use 침대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bed” is 침대, romanized as Chimdae.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'chim-dae'. The 'chim' rhymes with English 'cheem' (aspirated ch), and 'dae' rhymes with 'day'.
More Example Sentences
cozy evening
침대에서 책 읽는 게 제일 좋아요.
Reading in bed is my favorite thing.
furniture shopping
새 침대 사려고 하는데 추천해 줘요.
I'm buying a new bed — any recommendations?
household chores
침대 커버 세탁했어요.
I washed the bed sheets.
Cultural Context
침대 is a Sino-Korean word (寢臺) and refers to Western-style beds. Traditional Korean sleeping was on 이불 (thick quilts) laid on 온돌 (heated floor), and many older people still prefer this. However, modern Koreans almost universally use beds, with 침대 문화 ('bed culture') now dominant. The Ace Bed catchphrase '침대는 가구가 아닙니다, 과학입니다' (a bed isn't furniture, it's science) is famous.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
침대에 누워 있어요.
I'm lying in bed.
침대 정리 좀 해.
Make the bed, please.
침대가 너무 푹신해요.
The bed is too soft.
Related Expressions
이불
ibul
blanket, quilt
베개
begae
pillow
매트리스
maeteuriseu
mattress
침실
chimsil
bedroom
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