Dictionary
English - Korean
Couch
kaʊtʃ
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
소파 (sopa), 침대 (chimdae), 카우치 (kauchi)
Couch meanings in Korean
소파 (sopa)
Example:
I like to relax on my couch after work.
나는 퇴근 후 소파에서 쉬는 것을 좋아한다.
She bought a new couch for her living room.
그녀는 거실에 새 소파를 샀다.
Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversation, home settings
Note: 소파는 일반적으로 거실에 놓이는 가구로, 편안하게 앉거나 눕기 위해 사용됩니다.
침대 (chimdae)
Example:
He fell asleep on the couch while watching TV.
그는 TV를 보다가 소파에서 잠들었다.
The couch can also be used as a bed for guests.
소파는 손님을 위한 침대로도 사용할 수 있다.
Usage: informalContext: Casual settings, hospitality
Note: 소파는 때때로 침대로 대체될 수 있습니다, 특히 소파 베드일 경우.
카우치 (kauchi)
Example:
The therapist asked me to lie down on the couch.
치료사는 나에게 소파에 누워 보라고 했다.
In therapy, the couch is a place for discussion.
치료에서는 소파가 대화를 위한 장소다.
Usage: formalContext: Psychological therapy, counseling
Note: 정신 치료에서 카우치는 환자가 편안하게 이야기할 수 있는 공간을 제공합니다.
Couch's synonyms
sofa
A sofa is a long upholstered seat typically with a back and arms, designed for two or more people to sit on.
Example: I love lounging on the sofa while watching TV.
Note: Sofa is a more formal term compared to couch.
settee
A settee is a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, usually designed for two or more people.
Example: The settee in the living room is very comfortable.
Note: Settee is a more old-fashioned term for a small sofa.
divan
A divan is a long, low sofa without a back or arms, typically placed against a wall.
Example: She reclined on the divan, reading a book.
Note: Divan is often used to refer to a couch-like piece of furniture without a back.
davenport
A davenport is a large sofa, often convertible into a bed.
Example: The davenport in the study is a vintage piece.
Note: Davenport is a less common term for a couch and may refer to a specific style of sofa.
Couch expressions, common phrases
Couch potato
A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television and being lazy.
Example: John is a couch potato; he spends all day watching TV.
Note: The phrase 'couch potato' refers to a person's behavior and lifestyle, not just the physical object.
Couch surfing
Staying temporarily in a series of private homes, typically offered by strangers, at no cost.
Example: During his travels, he often engages in couch surfing to save money on accommodation.
Note: In this context, 'couch surfing' involves using people's couches as a place to sleep, rather than just sitting on a couch for leisure.
Couch therapy
The act of finding relaxation or mental relief by spending time on a couch, often in a reflective or therapeutic manner.
Example: After a long day, she finds comfort in some couch therapy with a good book.
Note: It refers to using the couch as a means of mental or emotional support, not just as a piece of furniture.
Couch time
Designated time spent relaxing or unwinding on a couch, usually with someone else.
Example: Let's have some couch time together and catch up on our favorite shows.
Note: It specifies a particular period for leisure or bonding on a couch, rather than just using it casually.
Couch potato syndrome
A term used to describe the negative health effects of prolonged sitting or inactivity, often associated with watching TV.
Example: His doctor warned him about developing couch potato syndrome due to his sedentary lifestyle.
Note: This term highlights the health implications of being a 'couch potato'.
Couch cushion
The soft part of a couch where people sit, often used informally to refer to finding something unexpectedly hidden there.
Example: She found spare change hidden in the couch cushion.
Note: Here, 'couch cushion' refers to a specific part of the couch used for sitting and also as a place where things can get lost or hidden.
Behind the couch
In a position that is hidden or not easily noticed, especially in the area behind a couch.
Example: I found my missing keys behind the couch.
Note: This phrase refers to the location behind the couch, emphasizing a specific spatial relationship.
Couch everyday (slang) expressions
Couch
In informal spoken language, 'couch' is often used as slang for a place to relax or hang out, like a sofa or a comfortable seating area.
Example: Hey, let's chill on the couch and watch a movie.
Note: In this context, 'couch' is used more casually and familiarly than the formal term 'sofa' or 'settee.'
Couchie
'Couchie' is a playful and affectionate slang term for a couch, usually used in a cute or endearing way.
Example: My favorite part of the day is when I sit on the couchie with a good book.
Note: The term 'couchie' adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the idea of sitting on a couch.
Lounger
A 'lounger' is a slang term for a particularly comfortable or relaxing type of couch or seating, emphasizing its comfort level.
Example: Come over, I have the comfiest lounger where we can hang out.
Note: The term 'lounger' focuses more on the comfort aspect of the couch, suggesting it is a great place to relax.
Couch - Examples
The couch in the living room is very comfortable.
거실의 소파는 매우 편안합니다.
She likes to read books on the couch.
그녀는 소파에서 책을 읽는 것을 좋아합니다.
They bought a new sofa set with a couch and two armchairs.
그들은 소파와 두 개의 안락의자가 포함된 새로운 소파 세트를 구입했습니다.
Couch grammar
Couch - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: couch
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): couches
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): couch
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): couched
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): couching
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): couches
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): couch
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): couch
Syllables, Separation and Stress
couch Contains 1 syllables: couch
Phonetic transcription: ˈkau̇ch
couch , ˈkau̇ch (The red syllable is stressed)
Couch - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
couch: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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