Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sofa" in Korean
“Sofa” in Korean is 소파 (pronounced "sofa").
소파
sofa
Usage & Context
A sofa is a comfortable seating furniture. The term 소파 is commonly used in Korean living rooms. Most Korean sofas are compact to fit small apartments.
Example Sentence
소파에 앉아서 쉬어요.
I sit on the sofa and rest.
How to use 소파 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sofa” is 소파, romanized as sofa.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 소파.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'so', sounds like the English word 'so'. The second syllable, 'pa', sounds like 'pa' in 'papa'. The pronunciation is very close to the English word 'sofa'.
More Example Sentences
A casual suggestion to a friend or family member.
소파에 앉아서 TV 볼까?
Shall we sit on the sofa and watch TV?
Expressing satisfaction with a piece of furniture.
이 소파는 정말 편안해요.
This sofa is really comfortable.
Describing a recent home improvement or purchase.
새 소파를 거실에 놓았어요.
I put the new sofa in the living room.
Cultural Context
소파 (sofa) is a staple in most Korean living rooms, often serving as the central gathering point for family. While traditional Korean homes used floor seating, modern apartments almost universally feature sofas. Many Korean sofas are designed to be compact and functional, often with storage or reclining features, reflecting a blend of comfort and space-saving practicality.
Editorial note
We review entries like 소파 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
소파에 앉다
To sit on the sofa
소파에 눕다
To lie on the sofa
소파를 사다
To buy a sofa
Related Expressions
의자
uija
Chair (general term)
벤치
benchi
Bench
쿠션
kusyeon
Cushion
거실
geosil
Living room (where a sofa is typically found)
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