Korean Dictionary
How to say "Desk" in Korean
“Desk” in Korean is 책상 (pronounced "chaeksang").
책상
chaeksang
Usage & Context
A table used for work and administrative tasks. Desks in Korean offices are often arranged to reflect company structure. Personal desk organization is important for productivity.
Example Sentence
내 책상은 창가에 있습니다.
My desk is by the window.
How to use 책상 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Desk” is 책상, romanized as chaeksang.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 책상.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '책' (chaek), sounds like 'check' (as in 'check the box'). The second syllable, '상' (sang), sounds like 'sang' (as in 'he sang a song'). Combine them: 'chaek-sang'. In natural speech, the 'k' and 's' might blend slightly, making the 's' sound a bit tense.
More Example Sentences
Describing one's personal workspace.
제 책상 위에는 항상 커피가 놓여 있어요.
There's always coffee on my desk.
Asking a colleague for a stationery item.
연필 좀 빌려줄 수 있어요? 제 책상에 없네요.
Can I borrow a pencil? I don't have one on my desk.
Expressing satisfaction with new office furniture.
새 책상을 받아서 기분이 좋아요.
I'm happy because I got a new desk.
Cultural Context
In Korean offices, '책상' (chaeksang) arrangements can reflect hierarchy, with managers often having larger or more centrally located desks. While personalizing one's desk (책상 꾸미기, chaeksang kkumigi) with small plants or figures is common, it's usually done within limits to maintain a tidy and professional environment.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 책상 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
책상 정리
desk organization/tidying
책상에 앉다
to sit at a desk
책상 위
on the desk
Related Expressions
탁자
takja
table (broader term)
의자
uija
chair
서랍
seorap
drawer
사무실
samusil
office
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