Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cabinet" in Korean
“Cabinet” in Korean is 캐비닛 (pronounced "Kaebinit").
캐비닛
Kaebinit
Usage & Context
Cabinets provide essential storage in Korean homes and offices. Korean kitchen cabinets are typically custom-built to fit each apartment's unique dimensions.
Example Sentence
캐비닛 안에 중요한 서류를 보관해요.
I store important documents inside the cabinet.
How to use 캐비닛 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cabinet” is 캐비닛, romanized as Kaebinit.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 캐비닛 (kaebinit), 'kae' sounds like 'kay' in 'kayak'. 'Bi' sounds like 'bee'. 'Nit' sounds like 'nit' in 'knit'. Combine as 'Kae-bi-nit'.
More Example Sentences
Describing the contents of a kitchen.
부엌 캐비닛에 그릇이 가득 차 있어요.
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes.
Giving instructions in an office or home setting.
서류를 정리해서 캐비닛에 넣어두세요.
Organize the documents and put them in the cabinet.
Highlighting a security feature of furniture.
이 캐비닛은 잠금장치가 있어서 안전해요.
This cabinet has a lock, so it's safe.
Cultural Context
In space-conscious Korean homes, especially apartments, built-in cabinets (붙박이장, butpakijang) are very common in kitchens and bedrooms. Kitchen cabinets are often custom-fitted to maximize storage in unique apartment layouts. While '캐비닛' is a loanword often used for smaller, standalone units or specific types like filing cabinets, more general terms for storage units, including wardrobes and cupboards, are '장' (jang) or '수납장' (sunapjang).
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Common Phrases
캐비닛 열다
to open a cabinet
캐비닛 정리하다
to organize a cabinet
주방 캐비닛
kitchen cabinet
Related Expressions
수납장
sunapjang
storage cabinet/cupboard (general)
찬장
chanjang
kitchen cupboard/pantry
붙박이장
butpakijang
built-in wardrobe/cabinet
서랍장
seorapjang
chest of drawers
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