책상 vs 탁자
Korean word comparison
Listen to 책상
Listen to 탁자
| 책상 | 탁자 |
|---|---|
chaek-SANG noun | tak-ja noun |
| A desk or table used for working, studying, or writing. | A table, especially one used for placing things or eating. |
How they differ
탁자 is broader than 책상: it can mean any table, including dining tables, side tables, or coffee tables. 책상 specifically refers to a desk used for studying, writing, or office work.
When to use each
When to use 책상: Use 책상 when you mean a desk for studying, writing, or working.
When to use 탁자: Use 탁자 when you mean a general table, not necessarily a study or work desk.
Side-by-side examples
- 나는 방에서 책상에 앉아 공부했다.
(I studied sitting at the desk in my room.) - 식탁 옆에 작은 탁자가 놓여 있었다.
(There was a small table next to the dining table.)
Register & nuance: 탁자 is a general, everyday word and is less specific than 책상.