Korean · Daily Life
침대
chimdae
Bed
Beginnernoun
Definition
The furniture you sleep on.
Example
이 침대는 아주 편해요.
This bed is very comfortable.
Etymology
'침대' (chimdae) is borrowed from the Chinese term for bed, reflecting the influence of Sino-Korean vocabulary on modern usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'침대' is used in both spoken and written contexts, fitting into formal and informal usage, understood universally among Korean speakers.