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탁자

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Meaning and Usage

The word '탁자' refers to a table or desk, typically a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for working, eating, or placing items. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation.

Common Contexts

'Takja' is often used when talking about furniture in homes, offices, or cafes. It can refer to various types of tables, including coffee tables, study desks, or small side tables.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 탁자 위에 (on the table): used to describe objects placed on the table.
  • 큰 탁자 (big table): describing the size of the table.
  • 작은 탁자 (small table): indicating a smaller table.
  • 식탁 대신 탁자 (table instead of dining table): showing substitution.

Register and Politeness

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

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '탁자' with '식탁' (dining table). While '식탁' specifically refers to a dining table, '탁자' is more general and can refer to any table or desk. Use '탁자' when the context is not limited to dining.

Example Sentences

거실에 큰 탁자를 놓았어요.

Geosire keun takjareul nohasseoyo.

I placed a big table in the living room.

탁자 위에 책과 노트북이 있어요.

Takja wie chaekgwa noteubuki isseoyo.

There are books and a laptop on the table.

식탁 대신 작은 탁자를 사용해요.

Siktak daesin jageun takjareul sayonghaeyo.

I use a small table instead of a dining table.