Korean Dictionary
How to say "Table" in Korean
“Table” in Korean is 테이블 (pronounced "Teibel").
테이블
Teibel
Usage & Context
Tables are used in Korean homes for dining, working, and studying. Both high dining tables and traditional low floor tables are common.
Example Sentence
식탁 위에 음식을 올려놔요.
I put food on the dining table.
How to use 테이블 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Table” is 테이블, romanized as Teibel.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 테이블.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'te-i-beul'. A direct transliteration of English 'table'. Three quick syllables, with the final 'beul' being a soft 'bul' sound.
More Example Sentences
home
테이블 위에 열쇠 놨어요.
I put the keys on the table.
restaurant entry
테이블 몇 분이세요?
How many people for the table?
cafe review
이 카페는 테이블 사이 간격이 넓어요.
The tables are spaced nicely apart in this cafe.
Cultural Context
테이블 is the English loanword used for modern Western-style tables and is extremely common in restaurants and cafes. The native Korean word 탁자 exists but is more formal and mostly used for writing/side tables. For a traditional low Korean table used while sitting on the floor, Koreans use 상 or 밥상.
Editorial note
We review entries like 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
테이블 예약하셨어요?
Do you have a table reservation?
테이블 치워 주세요.
Please clear the table.
테이블이 흔들려요.
The table is wobbly.
Related Expressions
탁자
takja
table (formal, native)
식탁
siktak
dining table
밥상
babsang
traditional low meal table
책상
chaeksang
desk
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