Korean Dictionary
How to say "Side Table" in Korean
“Side Table” in Korean is 사이드 테이블 (pronounced "Saideu Teibel").
사이드 테이블
Saideu Teibel
Usage & Context
Side tables are versatile furniture pieces in Korean homes, used next to sofas or beds for holding lamps, drinks, and books.
Example Sentence
소파 옆에 사이드 테이블을 놓았어요.
I placed a side table next to the sofa.
How to use 사이드 테이블 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Side Table” is 사이드 테이블, romanized as Saideu Teibel.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"사이드 테이블" (Saideu Teibel) is a direct transliteration of "side table." "Sai-deu" sounds like "sigh-duh," and "tei-beul" sounds like "tay-buhl." The 'eu' in "saideu" is a short 'uh' sound, and the 'eul' in "teibeul" is a very soft 'uhl' sound.
More Example Sentences
Discussing home decor and convenience.
소파 옆에 사이드 테이블을 두면 리모컨 놓기 편해요.
If you put a side table next to the sofa, it's convenient to place the remote control.
Describing bedroom furniture arrangement.
침대 옆 사이드 테이블에 스탠드를 올려놨어요.
I put a lamp on the side table next to the bed.
Praising a piece of furniture's versatility.
이 사이드 테이블은 디자인이 심플해서 어디든 잘 어울려요.
This side table has a simple design, so it goes well anywhere.
Cultural Context
"사이드 테이블" is a modern furniture item, and thus, the Korean term is a direct loanword. While traditional Korean homes (한옥, hanok) might not have featured "side tables" in the Western sense, modern apartments and houses widely incorporate them. They serve the same function as in Western homes, often seen in K-dramas in contemporary living rooms or bedrooms, reflecting modern interior design trends.
Editorial note
We review entries like 사이드 테이블 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
사이드 테이블 위에
On the side table
사이드 테이블 놓다
To place a side table
사이드 테이블 찾다
To look for a side table
Related Expressions
협탁
hyeoptak
Nightstand/small side table (often used interchangeably)
탁자
takja
Table (general term)
책상
chaeksang
Desk
거실장
geosiljang
Living room cabinet/TV stand
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