desk
word
/ˈdɛsk/
desk
/dˈɛsk/
desk
Definition
A desk is a table or piece of furniture used for working, writing, reading, or studying, often with drawers or space for a computer.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a work or study table, not a dining table. Common combinations include 'office desk', 'school desk', 'front desk', and 'desk drawer'. 'Front desk' can also mean the reception area in a hotel or office, not just the furniture.
Spanish: escritorio - pupitrePortuguese (BR): mesa de trabalho - escrivaninhaPortuguese (PT): secretária - escrivaninhaChinese (Simplified): 书桌 - 办公桌Chinese (Traditional): 書桌 - 辦公桌Hindi: डेस्क - मेज़Arabic: مكتب - طاولة مكتبBengali: ডেস্ক - লেখার টেবিলRussian: письменный стол - стол (рабочий)Japanese: 机 - デスクVietnamese: bàn làm việcKorean: 책상Turkish: çalışma masası - masa (ofis)Urdu: ڈیسک - میز (کام کے لیے)Indonesian: meja kerja - meja kantor
Example Sentences
My books are on the desk.
basic
There is a lamp on the desk.
basic
Can you leave the documents on the front desk when you arrive?
natural
She sits at her desk every morning.
basic
I left the keys on your desk, next to the monitor.
natural
His desk is always a mess, but he somehow finds everything.
natural