Korean Dictionary
How to say "Furniture" in Korean
“Furniture” in Korean is 가구 (pronounced "Gagu").
가구
Gagu
Usage & Context
Furniture, or gagu in Korean, refers to movable items used to furnish a home. Purchasing new furniture is a major expense when setting up a new Korean household.
Example Sentence
이사하면서 새 가구를 샀어요.
I bought new furniture when moving.
How to use 가구 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Furniture” is 가구, romanized as Gagu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 가구.
Pronunciation Guide
For 가구 (Gagu), 'Ga' sounds like 'gah' in 'garden', and 'gu' sounds like 'goo' in 'goose'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Shopping for a new home.
새 집에 들여놓을 가구를 보러 갔어요.
I went to look at furniture to put in the new house.
Deciding to upgrade home items.
이 가구는 너무 오래돼서 바꿔야겠어요.
This furniture is too old, I should replace it.
Discussing types of furniture.
조립식 가구는 직접 만들 수 있어서 좋아요.
DIY furniture is good because you can assemble it yourself.
Cultural Context
Purchasing '가구' (furniture) is a significant event in Korean households, especially when moving into a new home or setting up a newlywed home. There are large furniture malls and districts, like those in Gyeonggi-do, dedicated to showcasing a wide range of styles. Modern Korean interior design often favors minimalist and functional furniture, reflecting the compact living spaces common in apartments.
Editorial note
We review entries like 가구 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
가구 배치
Furniture arrangement
가구점
Furniture store
가구 디자인
Furniture design
Related Expressions
집기
Jipgi
Fixtures/Utensils (broader term, includes smaller items)
인테리어
Interieo
Interior design
소품
Sopum
Props/Small items (decorations)
가전제품
Gajeonjephum
Home appliances
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