bed vs blanket in Korean

침대vs이불

bed

침대bed

A bed (침대) is a piece of furniture you sleep or rest on. People usually put it in a bedroom at home. You can use this word when talking about sleeping, waking up, or buying furniture.

When to use bed
blanket

이불blanket

A blanket is a soft cover you use to stay warm, usually on a bed. In Korean, this is called 이불. People use this word when talking about sleeping, resting, folding it, or putting it over the body at home.

When to use blanket

How they differ

bed (침대) and blanket (이불) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “bed” when A bed (침대) is a piece of furniture you sleep or rest on. People usually put it in a bedroom at home. You can use this word when talking a… Use “blanket” when A blanket is a soft cover you use to stay warm, usually on a bed. In Korean, this is called 이불. People use this word when talking about s…