Korean · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Pillow" in Korean: 베개
베개begae
Pillow in Korean is 베개 (begae). 베개 is the Korean noun for pillow; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Getting ready
베개를 가져왔어요.begaereul gajyeowasseoyo.
Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce 베개
Say it
begae
/pekɛ/
베개 (begae) has 2 Hangul syllables. 베개 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Pillow" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 베개begae | Pillow Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 베개je begae | my pillow A useful combination with 베개. | A useful combination with 베개. |
| 베개를begaereul | Pillow (as an object) Use 를 when 베개 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 베개 is the object of an action. |
How to use 베개 in real life
- 1Getting ready
베개를 가져왔어요.
begaereul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the pillow.
베개를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Looking for an item
베개를 어디에 뒀어요?
begaereul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the pillow?
베개를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Replacing something
새 베개를 사야 해요.
sae begaereul saya haeyo.
I need to buy a new pillow.
베개를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 베개
Incorrect: 베개을 가져왔어요.
Correct: 베개를 가져왔어요.
When practicing pillow, use the correct particle or copula after 베개; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 베개이에요.
Correct: 베개예요.
When practicing pillow, when identifying something as 베개, use 베개예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
베개 is the Korean noun for pillow; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place. The combination 제 베개 (je begae) means my pillow.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 베개
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
베개를 가져왔어요.
begaereul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the pillow.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
베개를 어디에 뒀어요?
begaereul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the pillow?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
Explore ChatPal"Pillow" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Pillow" in Korean
What does 베개 mean in Korean?
Pillow in Korean is 베개 (begae). 베개 is the Korean noun for pillow; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
How do I use 제 베개?
제 베개 (je begae) means my pillow. 베개 is the Korean noun for pillow; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Which object particle goes after 베개?
Use 를: 베개를. For example, 베개를 가져왔어요. means “I brought the pillow.”
How is 베개 pronounced?
베개 (begae) has 2 Hangul syllables. 베개 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
