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Korean Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Korean learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some essential Korean vocabulary about fruits. Knowing the names of fruits in Korean is not only fun, but it can also help you become more comfortable in Korean-speaking environments.
Using fruits as an example in learning Korean can help you expand your vocabulary by making it easy to remember the words that you learn.
So, let's get started! 🍇🍓🍒

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Geography & Drinks.

Basic Fruits

Here is a list of some of the most common fruits in Korean.

Vocabulary List

The table below shows the Korean word for each fruit, including its pronunciation and English meaning.

Korean	Pronunciation	English
사과	sa-gwa	apple
키위	ki-wi	kiwi
바나나	ba-na-na	banana
오렌지	o-len-ji	orange
포도	po-do	grape
복숭아	bok-sung-a	peach
배	bae	pear
수박	su-bak	watermelon
참외	cham-oe	oriental melon
딸기	ttal-gi	strawberry
토마토	to-ma-to	tomato

Sample Dialogue

• Person 1: 오늘 아침에 사과를 먹었어요. (I ate an apple this morning.)
• Person 2: 제일 좋아하는 과일이 바나나예요. (My favorite fruit is banana.)

Exotic Fruits

Korea imports a variety of fruits from Southeast Asia, making it possible to try exotic fruits from nearby countries without traveling too far.

Some popular exotic fruits in Korea include:

Vocabulary List

The table below shows the Korean word for each exotic fruit, including its pronunciation and English meaning.

Korean	Pronunciation	English
망고	mang-go	mango
파인애플	pai-ne-aep-il	pineapple
드래곤프루트	deu-rae-gon-peu-ru-teu	dragon fruit
라임	la-im	lime
조종아지	jo-jong-a-ji	rambutan
스타푸르트	seu-ta-pu-reu-teu	star fruit
애플망고	ae-peul-mang-go	apple mango
캔틸로프	kaen-til-lo-peu	cantaloupe
슈가로프	syu-ga-lo-peu	sugar loaf
코코넛	ko-ko-net	coconut

Sample Dialogue

• Person 1: 망고를 처음 먹어봤어요. 너무 맛있어요. (I tried mango for the first time. It's so delicious.)
• Person 2: 저는 파인애플을 너무 좋아해요. (I really like pineapple.)

Fun Facts

- In Korea, it is common to exchange fruit baskets during important holidays like Chuseok, the Korean Thanksgiving. People visit relatives and bring gifts such as fruit baskets. - The fruit gift-giving culture is not just limited to holidays. When visiting someone's house or office for the first time, it is customary to bring a gift such as a fruit basket. - Korea is a country with four distinct seasons, and depending on the season, the price and availability of fruits can vary greatly. For example, in the summertime, watermelons are widely available and have lower prices. - In Korea, there is a widespread belief that eating watermelon and pomegranates in the summertime helps prevent heatstroke.

Practice Time

Now it's time for some practice! Here are a few exercises you can do to reinforce the fruits vocabulary:

1. Look at the pictures below and try to name the fruit in Korean. (insert a few pictures of different fruits)

2. Use the following sentence structure to make your sentences about fruits: "[fruit name]을/를 [verb stem] + (으)ㄹ 거예요."

For example: - "사과를 자를 거예요." (I will cut an apple.) - "복숭아를 먹을 거예요." (I will eat a peach.)

3. Watch this video about fruits in Korean and practice the words and sentences along with the speaker.

You Can Do It!

Learning Korean can be a fulfilling experience, and knowing the names of fruits in Korean is a great way to expand your lexicon. With practice and perseverance, you can master this new vocabulary in no time!
To improve your Korean Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
And don't forget to check our other lessons on the Vocabulary page.

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Sources

• Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables in Korean - Words & sentences
• Fruits in Korean Language - Names List - Learn Korean with Fun ...
• 10+ Incredibly Delicious Fruits In Korean You Should Try (Vocab ...

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