Level 1

침대

chimdae

A bed

TOPIK 1

Meaning and Usage

The word '침대' means 'bed' in Korean. It refers to the furniture used for sleeping or resting. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation.

Common Collocations

  • 침대에 누워서 (lying on the bed): Often used to describe relaxing or reading while lying down.
  • 새 침대 (new bed): Used when talking about buying or having a new bed.
  • 침대 밑 (under the bed): Refers to the space beneath the bed, often mentioned when cleaning or describing location.

Register and Politeness

'침대' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Usage Tips

When using '침대', remember it specifically refers to the bed itself, not just any place to sleep. For example, '침대에 누워서' emphasizes lying on the bed, not just resting anywhere. Avoid confusing '침대' with '이불' (blanket) or '베개' (pillow), which are related but different items.

Example Sentences

침대에 누워서 책을 읽었어요.

Chimdae-e nuwoseo chaeg-eul ilgeosseoyo.

I lay on the bed and read a book.

새 침대를 샀는데 정말 편해요.

Sae chimdae-reul satneunde jeongmal pyeonhaeyo.

I bought a new bed, and it's really comfortable.

침대 밑에 먼지가 많아요.

Chimdae mit-e meonjiga manh-ayo.

There is a lot of dust under the bed.