Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kitchen Island" in Korean
“Kitchen Island” in Korean is 아일랜드 식탁 (pronounced "Aillaendeu Siktak").
아일랜드 식탁
Aillaendeu Siktak
Usage & Context
Kitchen islands have become popular in modern Korean home designs. They provide additional prep space and informal dining options.
Example Sentence
아일랜드 식탁에서 아침을 먹어요.
I eat breakfast at the kitchen island.
How to use 아일랜드 식탁 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kitchen Island” is 아일랜드 식탁, romanized as Aillaendeu Siktak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 아일랜드 (Aillaendeu), it's a transliteration of 'island': 'A-il' like 'eye-ill', 'laen' like 'land', and 'deu' like 'duh'. For 식탁 (Siktak), 'Sik' sounds like 'sick', and 'tak' like 'tack'. Emphasize the first syllable of each part.
More Example Sentences
Describing a casual meal setting.
아일랜드 식탁에서 간단하게 저녁을 먹었어요.
I had a simple dinner at the kitchen island.
Highlighting the multi-functionality of the island.
우리 집 아일랜드 식탁은 조리대 겸용이에요.
Our kitchen island doubles as a cooking counter.
Using the kitchen island as a temporary workspace.
아일랜드 식탁 위에 노트북을 놓고 일해요.
I put my laptop on the kitchen island and work.
Cultural Context
아일랜드 식탁 has become a popular feature in modern Korean apartment designs, especially in open-concept layouts. It often serves as a casual dining spot, an extra prep area, or even a workspace, reflecting a shift towards more flexible and multi-functional living spaces in urban Korea. It's a symbol of contemporary home aesthetics.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
아일랜드 식탁에 앉다
to sit at the kitchen island
아일랜드 식탁에서 요리하다
to cook at the kitchen island
아일랜드 식탁을 꾸미다
to decorate the kitchen island
Related Expressions
식탁
Siktak
dining table
테이블
Teibeul
table (general)
부엌
Bueok
kitchen (older term, less common than 주방)
조리대
Joridae
cooking counter/prep area
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