Korean Dictionary
How to say "Nightstand" in Korean
“Nightstand” in Korean is 침대 협탁 (pronounced "Chimdae Hyeoptak").
침대 협탁
Chimdae Hyeoptak
Usage & Context
Nightstands are placed next to beds in Korean bedrooms for holding lamps, phones, and other bedside items.
Example Sentence
침대 협탁에 전화기와 책을 올려놔요.
I put the phone and books on the nightstand.
How to use 침대 협탁 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Nightstand” is 침대 협탁, romanized as Chimdae Hyeoptak.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say '침대 협탁' as 'chim-day hyup-tahk'. '침대' (chimdae) sounds like 'chim-day'. '협탁' (hyeoptak) is pronounced 'hyup-tahk', where 'hyup' is like 'h' followed by 'yup' in 'yuppie', and 'tahk' rhymes with 'tack'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a nightly routine.
자기 전에 침대 협탁에 물 한 잔을 놓아둬요.
Before bed, I put a glass of water on the nightstand.
Talking about new furniture.
새 침대 협탁을 샀는데 방 분위기가 달라졌어요.
I bought a new nightstand and the room's atmosphere changed.
Explaining where personal items are stored.
침대 협탁 서랍에 중요한 물건을 보관해요.
I keep important items in the nightstand drawer.
Cultural Context
While traditional Korean bedrooms might not have featured a '침대 협탁' due to the custom of sleeping on the floor, it's a standard piece of furniture in modern Korean homes with Western-style beds. It serves the same purpose as in Western cultures: holding bedside lamps, phones, books, and other personal items. Many bedroom furniture sets in Korea include a matching nightstand.
Editorial note
We review entries like 침대 협탁 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
침대 협탁 위에
on the nightstand
침대 협탁 램프
nightstand lamp
침대 협탁을 놓다
to place a nightstand
Related Expressions
침대
chimdae
bed
탁자
takja
table
서랍장
seorapjang
chest of drawers
가구
gagu
furniture
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