책상 vs 테이블
Korean word comparison
Listen to 책상
Listen to 테이블
| 책상 | 테이블 |
|---|---|
chaek-SANG noun | te-i-beul noun |
| A desk or table used for working, studying, or writing. | A table, usually a dining or restaurant table; also a borrowed word for table in general. |
How they differ
테이블 is a loanword and often suggests a dining table, restaurant table, or furniture in a modern setting. 책상 is specifically a desk for work or study, so it does not normally refer to a dining table.
When to use each
When to use 책상: Use 책상 when the furniture is meant for studying, writing, or office work.
When to use 테이블: Use 테이블 when talking about a dining table, restaurant table, or a modern-style table.
Side-by-side examples
- 책상 위에 노트북과 책이 놓여 있다.
(A laptop and books are on the desk.) - 우리는 카페에서 테이블에 앉아 이야기를 나눴다.
(We sat at a table in a cafe and talked.)
Register & nuance: 테이블 is common in everyday speech, especially in modern or borrowed-word contexts.