sofa
word
/ˈsoʊfə/
SOH-fuh
/sˈəʊfɐ/
SOH-fuh
Definition
A sofa is a long, soft seat for two or more people, usually placed in a living room. It is used for sitting, relaxing, or sometimes sleeping.
Usage & Nuances
'Sofa' and 'couch' are both common, and in many contexts they mean the same thing. 'Sofa' can sound slightly more neutral or formal. Common combinations include 'leather sofa', 'sofa cushion', and 'sofa bed'.
Spanish: sofáPortuguese (BR): sofáPortuguese (PT): sofáChinese (Simplified): 沙发Chinese (Traditional): 沙發Hindi: सोफ़ाArabic: أريكة - كنبةBengali: সোফাRussian: диванJapanese: ソファVietnamese: ghế sofaKorean: 소파Turkish: kanepe - koltuk (oturma) - sofaUrdu: صوفہIndonesian: sofa
Example Sentences
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
basic
We bought a new sofa for the living room.
basic
Please sit on the sofa.
basic
I fell asleep on the sofa while watching TV.
natural
Can you help me move the sofa a little to the left?
natural
This sofa looks great, but it isn't very comfortable.
natural