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At the A1 level, '테이블' (te-i-beul) is introduced as a basic noun for furniture. Learners should focus on identifying the object in a room and using it with simple existence verbs like '있어요' (there is) and '없어요' (there isn't). You will see this word in basic vocabulary lists alongside '의자' (chair) and '침대' (bed). The goal is to recognize the word, which is easy because it sounds like the English 'table', and use it to describe your immediate surroundings. For example, '테이블 위에 사과가 있어요' (There is an apple on the table). This level focuses on physical presence and basic location using the particle '-위에' (on top of).
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At the A2 level, learners begin to use '테이블' in the context of daily activities and social interactions. This includes ordering at a cafe or restaurant where you might ask for a specific table ('창가 테이블' - window table). You start to use more descriptive adjectives like '크다' (big), '작다' (small), '깨끗하다' (clean), and '더럽다' (dirty). You also learn to use '테이블' with action verbs such as '닦다' (to wipe) or '앉다' (to sit). The focus shifts from just identifying the object to interacting with it in common survival scenarios, such as finding a place to sit in a public space or describing your home furniture in slightly more detail.
At the B1 level, '테이블' is used in more complex sentence structures and varied contexts. Learners can describe the material or style of the table, such as '원목 테이블' (solid wood table) or '대리석 테이블' (marble table). You will encounter the word in professional settings, like '회의용 테이블' (meeting table). This level also introduces the use of '테이블' in compound words and phrases related to interior design and lifestyle. You should be able to explain the placement of furniture in a room using complex spatial particles and connectors. For instance, '테이블을 소파 맞은편에 배치했어요' (I placed the table opposite the sofa).
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At the B2 level, '테이블' appears in more abstract and idiomatic contexts. While the physical meaning remains, you might encounter it in business or news contexts, such as '협상 테이블' (negotiation table). Learners should understand the nuance between '테이블', '식탁', and '탁자' and choose the appropriate word based on the register and setting. You can discuss topics like '테이블 매너' (table manners) or '테이블 세팅' (table setting) in detail, using sophisticated vocabulary. At this level, you are expected to handle discussions about furniture trends, the history of living spaces in Korea, or the functional design of workspace tables.
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At the C1 level, '테이블' is understood in its full range of meanings, including technical and metaphorical uses. In a technical context, you might discuss '데이터베이스 테이블' (database tables) or '통계 테이블' (statistical tables) with ease. Metaphorically, '테이블 위에 올리다' (to bring to the table/to make a topic of discussion) is a common expression in high-level debates or corporate strategy meetings. You can analyze the cultural shift in Korea from 'sang' (floor tables) to 'table' (Western tables) and its impact on social hierarchy and family dynamics. Your usage is precise, and you can navigate subtle differences in tone when choosing between loanwords and Sino-Korean equivalents.
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At the C2 level, '테이블' is used with native-like fluency across all domains. You can appreciate and use the word in literary contexts or high-level academic discourse regarding sociology, architecture, or information technology. You understand the historical evolution of the word's usage in the Korean language and how it reflects broader societal changes. Whether you are writing a technical manual about data structures or a philosophical essay on the 'table' as a site of human connection, you use the term with perfect grammatical accuracy and contextual appropriateness. You are also familiar with rare or highly specific terms like '엔드 테이블' (end table) or '콘솔 테이블' (console table) used in professional interior design.
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  • 테이블 is the Korean phonetic transliteration of the English word 'table', used for modern furniture.
  • It is commonly found in cafes, restaurants, and offices, distinguishing itself from traditional floor tables.
  • Commonly paired with particles like -위에 (on) and verbs like 닦다 (wipe) or 예약하다 (reserve).
  • In technical contexts, it refers to structured data arrangements in rows and columns.

The Korean word 테이블 (te-i-beul) is a direct phonetic loanword from the English word 'table'. In the modern Korean linguistic landscape, it serves as a versatile noun referring to a piece of furniture characterized by a flat top supported by legs, used for eating, writing, or working. While traditional Korean culture historically centered around floor-sitting (좌식, jwasik) using low tables like the soban or bapsang, the rapid Westernization of living spaces has made the '테이블' a ubiquitous element of daily life. It is distinct from the more specific 식탁 (sik-tak), which refers specifically to a dining table, and 책상 (chaek-sang), which refers to a desk. The term '테이블' is most frequently encountered in commercial settings like cafes, restaurants, and offices, where it denotes a shared space for social interaction or professional collaboration.

Etymological Origin
Loanword from English 'Table', integrated into Korean phonology.
Grammatical Category
Invariable Noun (명사).
Semantic Range
Covers dining tables, coffee tables, conference tables, and abstract data tables.

"카페 구석에 있는 테이블에 앉을까요?"

— Shall we sit at the table in the corner of the cafe?

In a broader sense, '테이블' also extends to abstract concepts in technical fields. For instance, in computing or statistics, it refers to a structured arrangement of data in rows and columns. However, in 90% of daily conversations, it refers to the physical object. The choice between using '테이블' and '탁자' (tak-ja) often depends on the speaker's preference for modern vs. traditional nuance. '테이블' sounds more contemporary and is almost exclusively used when referring to cafe furniture. It is also the standard term used in 'Table Setting' (테이블 세팅) or 'Table Manner' (테이블 매너).

"이 테이블은 원목으로 만들어져서 아주 튼튼해요."

— This table is made of solid wood, so it is very sturdy.
Synonym Nuance
Siktak (Dining), Chaeksang (Study), Takja (General/Coffee).

"회의실 테이블 위에 보고서를 두었습니다."

— I left the report on the conference room table.

Using 테이블 correctly involves understanding its collocation with particles and verbs. As a noun, it typically takes the subject particle -이 (테이블이) or the object particle -을 (테이블을). When describing location, the particle -에 (at/on) or -위 (top) is essential. For example, '테이블 위에' (on the table) is the most common way to specify placement. Verbs frequently paired with it include 닦다 (to wipe), 치우다 (to clear), 옮기다 (to move), and 예약하다 (to reserve).

Action: Cleaning
테이블을 행주로 깨끗이 닦으세요. (Wipe the table clean with a cloth.)
Action: Reserving
창가 쪽 테이블로 예약할 수 있을까요? (Can I reserve a table by the window?)

"손님들이 오시기 전에 테이블을 미리 세팅해 주세요."

— Please set the table before the guests arrive.

In social contexts, '테이블' is used to describe the act of sitting together. The phrase '테이블에 둘러앉다' (to sit around a table) evokes a sense of community and shared conversation. In business, '테이블' often appears in the context of negotiations, such as '협상 테이블에 앉다' (to sit at the negotiation table), which is a metaphorical use meaning to start formal discussions. It is important to note that while '테이블' is common, using '식탁' in a home setting for the dinner table sounds more natural and warm, whereas '테이블' in a home might imply a decorative coffee table or a modern kitchen island.

"이 테이블은 너무 커서 거실에 안 들어갈 것 같아요."

— This table is too big, so I don't think it will fit in the living room.
Common Verb Pairings
Sseuda (Use), Mandulda (Make), Goreuda (Choose).

You will encounter the word 테이블 in a variety of everyday environments in Korea. The most common location is a cafe (카페). When you enter a busy cafe, the staff might say, "빈 테이블에 앉으세요" (Please sit at an empty table). In high-end restaurants, the host might ask if you have a '테이블 예약' (table reservation). It is also a staple word in interior design shops like IKEA or local furniture stores, where you'll see labels like '사이드 테이블' (side table), '커피 테이블' (coffee table), or '다이닝 테이블' (dining table).

"저기 창가 테이블 자리가 방금 비었어요!"

— That table by the window just became available!

In the workplace, '테이블' is heard during meetings. A manager might say, "회의 테이블로 모여 주세요" (Please gather at the meeting table). In the context of technology and data science, Korean developers and analysts use the English loanword '테이블' to refer to database tables. You'll hear phrases like "데이터베이스 테이블을 수정해야 해요" (We need to modify the database table). Furthermore, in reality TV shows or dramas involving home renovations, designers frequently discuss '테이블 배치' (table arrangement) to optimize space and aesthetics.

Social Media
Hashtags like #테이블세팅 (table setting) or #홈카페테이블 (home cafe table) are popular on Instagram.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 테이블 with 책상 (chaeksang). While both have flat tops and legs, a '책상' is specifically a desk designed for studying or working, usually equipped with drawers. Using '테이블' to refer to a student's study desk can sound slightly unnatural, though not entirely wrong in a modern context. Conversely, calling a dining table a '책상' is a definite error. Another mistake is overusing '테이블' when '식탁' (siktak) would be more appropriate. In a traditional or domestic setting, referring to the family dinner table as '테이블' can feel a bit cold or overly formal/commercial.

"공부할 때는 책상에 앉아야지, 테이블은 불편해."

— You should sit at a desk when studying; a (dining/coffee) table is uncomfortable.

Phonetically, learners sometimes mispronounce it as '태이블' (tae-i-beul) or '테블' (te-beul). The correct pronunciation requires three distinct syllables: 테-이-블. Additionally, when using the word in a sentence, learners often forget the appropriate counters. While '개' (gae) is acceptable, using '조' (jo) for a set of furniture is more advanced, though '개' remains the standard for individual tables. Lastly, avoid using '테이블' for very small trays or traditional floor tables; for those, use '소반' (soban) or '상' (sang).

Understanding the synonyms and related terms for 테이블 helps in choosing the most precise word for the context. The most common related words are 식탁 (sik-tak), 탁자 (tak-ja), and 상 (sang). Each carries a specific nuance and situational usage that differentiates it from the general loanword '테이블'.

식탁 (Sik-tak)
Literally 'meal table'. Used exclusively for dining tables in homes or restaurants. Focuses on the function of eating.
탁자 (Tak-ja)
A more traditional Sino-Korean word for table. Often used for coffee tables (커피 탁자) or side tables. It feels slightly more formal or literary than '테이블'.
상 (Sang)
Refers to traditional Korean low tables used while sitting on the floor. Examples include '밥상' (bapsang - dinner table) and '교자상' (gyojasang - large folding table).

"거실에는 작은 탁자를 두고, 부엌에는 큰 식탁을 놓았어요."

— I put a small table (takja) in the living room and a large dining table (siktak) in the kitchen.

While '테이블' can replace '식탁' or '탁자' in many modern contexts, it cannot replace '상' when referring to traditional floor-seating culture. Furthermore, 데스크 (de-seu-keu) is another loanword used specifically for reception desks or service counters, whereas '테이블' is for sitting and using. Choosing '테이블' usually signals a modern, Western-style, or commercial environment.

How Formal Is It?

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Wichtige Grammatik

Location particles (-에, -에서)

Existence verbs (있다, 없다)

Object markers (-을, -를)

Counters for furniture (개)

Honorifics in service settings

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Beispiele nach Niveau

1

테이블이 있어요.

There is a table.

Subject particle -이 used.

2

테이블 위에 책이 있어요.

There is a book on the table.

Location particle -위에 (on top of).

3

이 테이블은 커요.

This table is big.

Adjective 크다 (to be big).

4

테이블이 두 개 있어요.

There are two tables.

Counter 개 (gae) for objects.

5

작은 테이블이에요.

It is a small table.

Noun + 이다 (to be).

6

테이블 아래에 고양이가 있어요.

There is a cat under the table.

Location particle -아래에 (under).

7

테이블이 어디에 있어요?

Where is the table?

Interrogative 어디 (where).

8

테이블 옆에 의자가 있어요.

There is a chair next to the table.

Location particle -옆에 (beside).

1

테이블을 닦아 주세요.

Please wipe the table.

Object particle -을 and request form -아/어 주세요.

2

빈 테이블이 없어요.

There are no empty tables.

Adjective 빈 (empty) modifying the noun.

3

창가 테이블에 앉고 싶어요.

I want to sit at a window table.

Desire form -고 싶다.

4

테이블 위에 메뉴판이 있어요.

There is a menu on the table.

Compound noun 메뉴판 (menu board/card).

5

테이블을 옮길까요?

Shall we move the table?

Suggestion form -(으)ㄹ까요?

6

이 테이블은 너무 낮아요.

This table is too low.

Adverb 너무 (too) and adjective 낮다 (low).

7

테이블을 예약했어요.

I reserved a table.

Past tense -았/었-.

8

테이블에 물을 쏟았어요.

I spilled water on the table.

Verb 쏟다 (to spill).

1

이 테이블은 원목으로 만들어졌어요.

This table is made of solid wood.

Passive form 만들어지다 (to be made).

2

회의 테이블에 서류를 놓아두세요.

Please leave the documents on the meeting table.

Auxiliary verb -아/어 두다 (to do something for later).

3

테이블 세팅이 아주 예쁘네요.

The table setting is very pretty.

Exclamatory ending -네요.

4

테이블 사이의 간격이 좁아요.

The space between the tables is narrow.

Noun 간격 (interval/space).

5

접이식 테이블이라서 보관하기 편해요.

Since it's a folding table, it's easy to store.

Reasoning -(이)라서 and noun-making -기.

6

테이블 다리가 흔들거려요.

The table legs are wobbling.

Verb 흔들거리다 (to wobble).

7

야외 테이블에서 커피를 마셨어요.

I drank coffee at an outdoor table.

Noun 야외 (outdoor).

8

테이블마다 꽃병이 놓여 있어요.

There is a vase placed on every table.

Particle -마다 (every/each).

1

양측이 드디어 협상 테이블에 앉았습니다.

Both sides finally sat at the negotiation table.

Metaphorical use of 'negotiation table'.

2

테이블 매너를 지키는 것이 중요합니다.

It is important to observe table manners.

Gerund form -는 것.

3

이 테이블은 공간 활용도가 높아요.

This table has high space utility.

Sino-Korean word 활용도 (utilization degree).

4

테이블 배치를 다시 하는 게 좋겠어요.

It would be better to rearrange the tables.

Suggestion form -는 게 좋겠다.

5

테이블 상판이 유리로 되어 있어서 조심해야 해요.

The table top is made of glass, so you have to be careful.

Noun 상판 (top board/surface).

6

그 식당은 테이블 회전율이 빨라요.

That restaurant has a fast table turnover rate.

Business term 회전율 (turnover rate).

7

테이블보를 깔면 분위기가 달라져요.

If you put on a tablecloth, the atmosphere changes.

Noun 테이블보 (tablecloth).

8

커피 테이블 위에 잡지 몇 권이 놓여 있습니다.

There are a few magazines placed on the coffee table.

Passive verb 놓이다 (to be placed).

1

데이터베이스 테이블 구조를 최적화해야 합니다.

We need to optimize the database table structure.

Technical use in IT.

2

그 문제는 아직 테이블 위에 올라오지 않았습니다.

That issue hasn't been brought to the table yet.

Idiomatic expression for discussion.

3

테이블의 디자인이 실내 인테리어와 조화를 이룹니다.

The design of the table harmonizes with the interior.

Expression 조화를 이루다 (to achieve harmony).

4

그는 테이블 너머로 나를 빤히 쳐다보았다.

He stared at me intently from across the table.

Directional particle -너머로 (across/over).

5

테이블 세팅의 미학에 대해 강연을 들었어요.

I heard a lecture on the aesthetics of table setting.

Abstract noun 미학 (aesthetics).

6

이 테이블은 18세기 프랑스 양식을 재현한 것입니다.

This table is a reproduction of an 18th-century French style.

Verb 재현하다 (to reproduce/recreate).

7

테이블마다 손님들의 대화 소리가 웅성거렸다.

The sound of guests' conversations buzzed at every table.

Onomatopoeic verb 웅성거리다 (to buzz/murmur).

8

테이블 끝에 간신히 매달려 있는 컵이 불안해 보여요.

The cup barely hanging on the edge of the table looks precarious.

Adverb 간신히 (barely).

1

테이블이라는 공간은 현대 사회에서 소통의 구심점 역할을 합니다.

The space known as the 'table' acts as a central point of communication in modern society.

Sociological discourse style.

2

해당 통계 테이블은 인구 통계학적 변인을 명확히 보여줍니다.

The statistical table in question clearly shows the demographic variables.

Academic terminology.

3

테이블의 수평적 구조는 권위주의를 타파하는 상징이 되기도 합니다.

The horizontal structure of the table sometimes becomes a symbol of breaking down authoritarianism.

Philosophical/Political nuance.

4

그 작가는 테이블을 인간관계의 단절과 연결을 상징하는 매개체로 사용했다.

The author used the table as a medium symbolizing the disconnection and connection of human relationships.

Literary analysis.

5

테이블 상판의 나뭇결은 세월의 흔적을 고스란히 담고 있었다.

The wood grain of the table top held the traces of time intact.

Poetic expression.

6

우리는 모든 가능성을 테이블 위에 올려놓고 검토해야 합니다.

We must put all possibilities on the table and review them.

Formal business idiom.

7

테이블의 배치는 공간의 흐름과 사용자 간의 심리적 거리를 결정짓는다.

The arrangement of tables determines the flow of space and the psychological distance between users.

Technical design theory.

8

그의 시선은 테이블의 모서리에 고정된 채 움직이지 않았다.

His gaze remained fixed on the corner of the table, unmoving.

Descriptive narrative style.

Häufige Kollokationen

테이블을 닦다
테이블을 예약하다
테이블에 앉다
테이블을 옮기다
테이블 세팅
빈 테이블
창가 테이블
회의용 테이블
원목 테이블
테이블 매너

Häufige Phrasen

테이블 위에
테이블 아래에
테이블 번호
테이블 차지
테이블 매트
테이블보를 깔다
테이블을 치우다
테이블에 둘러앉다
협상 테이블
데이터 테이블

Wird oft verwechselt mit

테이블 vs 책상 (Desk)

테이블 vs 식탁 (Dining table)

테이블 vs 상 (Traditional table)

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"협상 테이블에 앉다 (To sit at the negotiation table)"
"테이블 위에 올리다 (To bring something to the table/discussion)"
"테이블 밑으로 (Under the table - secretive/illegal, though less common than English)"
"테이블을 엎다 (To flip the table - figuratively to ruin a situation)"
"테이블을 차지하다 (To take up a table/space)"
"테이블 매너가 좋다 (To have good table manners)"
"테이블을 비우다 (To clear/leave a table)"
"테이블을 세팅하다 (To set the table)"
"테이블 사이를 누비다 (To weave between tables)"
"테이블에 마주 앉다 (To sit facing each other at a table)"

Leicht verwechselbar

테이블 vs 책상

Used for study/work, has drawers.

테이블 vs 식탁

Specific to dining.

테이블 vs 상

Traditional, low, floor-based.

테이블 vs 단자

Terminal (sounds vaguely similar but unrelated).

테이블 vs 탁자

Sino-Korean, often for coffee/tea.

Satzmuster

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IT

Refers to data structures.

Cafe

Primary word for seating.

Home

Interchangeable with siktak.

Häufige Fehler
  • Calling a study desk '테이블'.
  • Pronouncing it as two syllables '테블'.
  • Using '상' for a high Western-style dining table.
  • Forgetting the particle '위에' when describing location.
  • Using '테이블' for a small hand-held tray.

Tipps

Context Matters

Use '테이블' in cafes and '식탁' at home to sound like a native.

Three Syllables

Make sure to pronounce all three syllables: Te-i-beul.

Location

Always use '위에' (on) when placing things on a table.

Cafe Etiquette

Ask '여기 자리 있어요?' to check if a table is taken.

Furniture Stores

Look for '원목' (solid wood) if you want a high-quality table.

Negotiations

Remember '협상 테이블' for formal business discussions.

Floor vs Table

Notice that many restaurants now have '테이블 석' instead of floor seating.

Data

In Excel or SQL, '테이블' is the standard term for a data grid.

Interior

Search for #테이블인테리어 on social media for inspiration.

Service Industry

Waiters often use '테이블' when referring to your order location.

Einprägen

Wortherkunft

English 'table'

Kultureller Kontext

Modern Korean apartments are designed with a specific space for a '식탁' or '테이블'.

Tables in Korean cafes often have power outlets nearby for laptops.

Often, you don't wait to be seated; you find a '빈 테이블' (empty table) yourself.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Gesprächseinstiege

"이 테이블에 앉아도 될까요?"

"테이블 예약하셨나요?"

"어떤 테이블이 더 예뻐요?"

"테이블 위에 있는 게 뭐예요?"

"우리 저기 창가 테이블로 갈까요?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

오늘 카페에서 어떤 테이블에 앉았나요?

내 방에 있는 테이블을 묘사해 보세요.

내가 꿈꾸는 완벽한 식탁(테이블)은 어떤 모습인가요?

테이블에서 가족과 대화한 경험을 써 보세요.

테이블 위에 항상 두는 물건 세 가지는?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

It's better to use '책상'. '테이블' implies a general surface without drawers.

At home for eating, '식탁' is more common. In cafes, '테이블' is the standard.

Use the counter '개' (gae). For example, '테이블 한 개, 두 개'.

It refers to the arrangement of plates, cutlery, and decorations on a table.

The closest is '상' (sang), but it refers to traditional low tables.

Yes, in technical or academic contexts, it refers to a data table.

It is a loanword phrase for 'table charge' or 'cover charge' in some bars.

You can say '테이블을 세팅하다' or '상을 차리다' (more traditional).

It is simply called '사이드 테이블'.

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in all registers of modern Korean.

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