Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mattress" in Korean
“Mattress” in Korean is 매트리스 (pronounced "Maeteuriseu").
매트리스
Maeteuriseu
Usage & Context
Mattresses are important bedroom furniture in Korean homes. Koreans invest significantly in high-quality mattresses for good sleep health.
Example Sentence
좋은 매트리스가 있어야 잠을 잘 잘 수 있어요.
You need a good mattress to sleep well.
How to use 매트리스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mattress” is 매트리스, romanized as Maeteuriseu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 매트리스 (maeteuriseu), 'mae' sounds like 'may'. 'Teu' is like 't' in 'tea' with a very soft 'uh' sound. 'Ri' sounds like 'ree' in 'tree'. 'Seu' is like 's' in 'sit' with a soft 'uh'. Combine as 'May-teu-ree-seu'.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about discomfort from a mattress.
이 매트리스는 너무 푹신해서 허리가 아파요.
This mattress is too soft, so my back hurts.
Shopping for home furniture.
새 매트리스를 사려고 백화점에 갔어요.
I went to the department store to buy a new mattress.
Giving advice on home maintenance.
매트리스 커버를 주기적으로 세탁해야 위생적이에요.
You should wash the mattress cover regularly for hygiene.
Cultural Context
Koreans place a high value on sleep quality and often invest significantly in high-quality mattresses, including memory foam or latex types, to ensure good sleep health. Popular brands like Ace Bed and Simmons are well-known. While '매트리스' refers to a Western-style bed mattress, some Koreans, especially older generations, might still prefer sleeping on a thick traditional floor mattress (요, yo) directly on the 'ondol' (underfloor heating) system.
Editorial note
We review entries like 매트리스 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
매트리스 교체하다
to replace a mattress
매트리스 청소하다
to clean a mattress
푹신한 매트리스
soft mattress
Related Expressions
침대
chimdae
bed
요
yo
Korean floor mattress/quilt
토퍼
topeo
mattress topper
수면
sumyeon
sleep
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