Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lamp" in Korean
“Lamp” in Korean is 램프 (pronounced "Raempeul").
램프
Raempeul
Usage & Context
Lamps provide supplementary lighting in Korean homes. Desk lamps are especially popular for studying in Korean student bedrooms.
Example Sentence
잠자기 전에 램프를 켜고 책을 읽어요.
I turn on the lamp and read before sleeping.
How to use 램프 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lamp” is 램프, romanized as Raempeul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'raem-peu'. A transliteration of 'lamp'. The 'raem' rhymes with 'ram', and 'peu' is a very short unreleased 'puh' — almost silent final vowel.
More Example Sentences
bedroom decor
침대 옆에 램프 하나 두면 좋겠어요.
It'd be nice to have a lamp next to the bed.
shopping for lighting
이 램프 디자인이 독특해요.
This lamp has a unique design.
household task
램프 전구 갈아야 해요.
I need to change the lamp bulb.
Cultural Context
램프 generally refers to decorative table/floor lamps. For overhead ceiling lights Koreans use 조명 or 천장등 (ceiling light). Mood lighting with 무드등 (a compound of 'mood' + lamp) is trending in Korean home decor — small lamps that create 감성 (a cozy vibe) are especially popular on social media.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
램프 켜 주세요.
Please turn on the lamp.
램프가 너무 밝아요.
The lamp is too bright.
램프 껐어?
Did you turn off the lamp?
Related Expressions
조명
jomyeong
lighting
전등
jeondeung
electric light
무드등
mudeudeung
mood lamp
전구
jeongu
light bulb
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