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5 Korean Home Words Every Beginner Should Know

Learn 5 useful Korean home words with visual examples. Study each word, read a simple explanation and example sentence, then test yourself with the quick quiz.

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chair in Korean — 의자
01

의자

chair
Meaning

의자는 앉는 가구입니다.

A chair is a piece of furniture to sit on.

Example

나는 의자에 앉습니다.

I sit on a chair.

table in Korean — 테이블
02

테이블

table
Meaning

테이블은 물건을 놓는 평평한 표면입니다.

A table is a flat surface to put things on.

Example

책은 테이블 위에 있습니다.

The book is on the table.

desk in Korean — 책상
03

책상

desk
Meaning

책상은 일하거나 공부하는 데 사용하는 테이블입니다.

A desk is a table used for working or studying.

Example

그녀는 책상에서 글을 씁니다.

She writes at her desk.

floor in Korean — 바닥
04

바닥

floor
Meaning

바닥은 방의 바닥면입니다.

The floor is the bottom surface of a room.

Example

고양이는 바닥에 있습니다.

The cat is on the floor.

wall in Korean — 벽
05

벽

wall
Meaning

벽은 건물의 수직 부분입니다.

A wall is a vertical part of a building.

Example

그림은 벽에 있습니다.

The picture is on the wall.

Quick quiz

Try to answer before opening each response.

What is the Korean word for “chair”?

✓ 의자

What is the Korean word for “table”?

✓ 테이블

What is the Korean word for “desk”?

✓ 책상

What is the Korean word for “floor”?

✓ 바닥

What is the Korean word for “wall”?

✓ 벽

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