Animals in Korean- The Ultimate Guide

Animals in Korean- The Ultimate Guide

Love a trip to the zoo and aquarium in Korea? 

But Wouldn’t it be a shame not to talk about your favorite animals in Korean? 

After all, animals are man’s best friend and it would be nice to call your cute little pet in Korean sometimes?

The point is …. we talk about animals a lot more than we realize and so do Koreans. 
 
Whether you got a pet now or had one or even the animals you come across in someone's home, on the farm and zoo, knowing vocabulary about animals in Korean is surely the key to all sorts of daily life conversation you want to have. 

Here is a complete guide to tell the names of 101 animals in Korean (From farm, forest animals, pets and baby animals in Korean to sea creatures, reptiles, insects and birds in Korean) with tips, examples and quizzes to ensure that you have memorize all of the vocabulary. 

on top of that, you’ll learn 20 verbs, Korean animal sounds, animal parts, national animal of Korea (FREE flashcards (printable), and infographic cheatsheet included) 

 So, Let’s dig in. 



The korean word for animal is 동물(dongmul). Here is a list of some of the most popular Animals in Korean with translations for you to get started. dog in Korean - 개(gae) cat in Korean - 고양이(go-yang-i) fox in Korean – 여우 (yeou) turtle in Korean – 거북이(geobugi) mouse in Korean – 쥐(jwi) tiger in Korean – 호랑이(Ho-rang-i) cow in Korean - 소(so) puppy in Korean - 강아지(gang-a-ji) kitten in Korean - 아기 고양이(agi goyang-i) lion in Korean - 사자 (Sa-ja) chicken in Korean – 닭(dak) pig in Korean – 돼지(dwaeji) frog in Korean – 개구리(gaeguri) rabbit in Korean - 토끼(to-ggi) elephant in Korean – 코끼리(Ko-ggi-li) duck in Korean – 오리(oli) snake in Korean - 뱀(baem) butterfly in Korean - 나비(nabi) horse in Korean – 말(mal) giraffe in Korean – 기린(Gi-lin) TABLES OF CONTENTS • Introduction • How to Talk About Animals in Korean • pet animals in Korean • Farm animals in Korean • Baby animals in korean • Reptiles & amphibian in Korean • Sea creature & fish in Korean • Birds in Korean • Bugs/insects in Korean • List of common sounds of Korean animals • national animal of Korea • Animal body part in korean • Common Verbs Related to Animals in German • 7 funny Korean sentences to Compare people to animals in Korean • How to memorize animal names in Korean • Conclusion How to say Animals in Korean? The word for animal in korean is 동물(dongmul) which exactly translated as moving things. The word 동물(dongmul) is originated from two Chinese characters such as 동( 動means movement) and 물(物 means Thing). How to use korean animals word in a sentence | talking about animals in Korean Let’s admit it, Korean grammar got so many unusual rules that give us headache every time (especially if you are a beginner) but luckily, animals in korean language are the exception no hidden rules, you can use animals word like you use nouns in English. Here is how Let’s say, you want to talk about your favourite animals in Korean or (like/dislikes in korean) 가장 좋아하는 동물은 _____이에요/예요. — My favourite animal is I like puppy- 나는 강아지를 좋아헤요 naneun gangajireul joaheyo Below you will find some questions and answers you can use if you want to talk about animals ! Korean English • Est-ce-que tu as des animaux domestiques? • Oui j'ai un chien. • 아니요, 저는 애완동물이 없어요. • Do you have pets? • Yes, I have a dog. • No, I don't have any pets. • Quel est ton animal préféré ? • 가장 좋아하는 동물은 토끼예요 • What is your favourite animal? • My favourite animal is rabbit • 동물이 무서워요? • 아니, 난 아니에요 • 네, 거미와 뱀이 무서워요 • Are you scared of animals? • No, I am not • Yes, I am scared of (Spiders and snake • Est-ce-que tu vas venir au zoo avec nous ? • Oui, je viendrais. • Non, je ne viendrais pas. • Are you going to the zoo with us? • Yes, I will join! • No, I am not joining. • Comment s'appelle ton chien / chat ? • Mon chien s'appelle Garfield • What is your dog called? • My dog is called Garfield. To memorize animals name in korean language easier than you thought. Korean animals have pretty funny names. And some animals name in korean are exactly sound as English. However, counting animals in korean aren’t that straightforward. Counting animals in korean with 마리( counter for animals in korean) Unlike English, counting in Korean is quite complicated. Korean uses different counters attached to nouns to count similar group of things. But so can be nerve wrecking to remember all counters and use them in korean sentences correctly every time. (specially for an English speaker) While counting animals in korean, you can use the korean word 마리(mari) which is the counter for animals in korean. All you need to do is write the name of the animal in korean followed by the numbers of animals you want to count and add mari at the end. It’s that simple For example three dogs=개가 세 마리= 개가 ()+세() +마리() four cats=고양이 네 마리=개가()+ 세() +마리() Let’s see a few more examples of using mari in korean sentences: 개가 세 마리 있어요. — I have three dogs. 고양이 네 마리를 봐요. — I see four cats. Before we get into the vocabulary words themselves, let’s learn how to use them in conversation Now that you gained enough knowledge about the animals in French , now it is time to put the theory into practice in one of the exercises on the page. Practice Makes Perfect The more you study this list and practice pronunciation, the better you'll be able to communicate about various types of animals in the French language. All about Pet animals in Korean language image-1 do you You may have had a pet at one point in your life or you may even have one now. Either way, it makes perfect sense going through today’s lesson on French vocabulary—all about pets and animals. Do you love your dog or cat? Well who doesn’t Do you have any pets at your home? In Korean, pets are called 애완동물. Here are 10 common Korean pets: Here you will learn the names of the animals that are commonly held as pets in France. In addition, you will learn the names of animals that live on a farm. While farm animals are the first ones usually learned as children, unless you live on a farm, you’re much more likely to see the following group of animals in your everyday life. You might even have one of these animals as a Haustier (pet). In fact, 45% of all German households had at least one pet in 2018! There were over 34.4 million dogs and over 14.8 million cats recorded in Germany in that same year. With such high numbers, imagine the lengthy conversations in German that you could have with native speakers about their beloved furry (or scaly) companions! Common pets and other local animals include: Animals Name Images Animals In Korean (Hangul) Romanization dog 개 gae puppy 강아지 gangaji cat 고양이 goyangi rabbit 토끼 To-ggi mouse 쥐 jwi bird 새 (sae) hamster 햄스터 (haemseuteo) Guinea pig 기니피그 (ginipigeu) lizard 도마뱀 domabaem frog 개구리 gaeguri snake 뱀 (baem) turtle 거북이 geobuki goldfish 금붕어 geumbung-eo big snake 구렁이 gureongi parrot Dog in Korean Example Dogs are loyal animals Cat in Korean Example My mother bought me a white cat Rabbit in Korean Example Rabbits are extremely social animals. Mouse in Korean Example A mouse is a small animal. Bird in Korean Example She saw many animals on the way. Hamster Example I bought a tiny hamster. Guinea pig Example I like cats best of all animals Lizard in Korean Example Is it a lizard on the wall? Frog in Korean Example I found a frog on my desk. Snake in Korean Example I am afraid of snakes Turtle in Korean Example I like turtle Goldfish Example We have a lot of gold fish in the aquarium. Parrot Example My grandfather has two parrots 개 — Dog Although South Korea is a country where both dog and cat meat are still eaten regularly, the views on both—especially dogs—are starting to shift from “meal” to “companion.” According to a 2018 survey, about 75% of pets in South Korea are dogs. Most of these dogs are considered family members by their owners. We’re sure they’re all good boys and girls. 우리 개는 집 안에 있어요. — My dog is in the house. 고양이 — Cat 고양이가 상자 뒤에 있어요. — The cat is behind the box. 토끼 — Rabbit 제 친구는 토끼 두 마리가 있어요. — My friend has two rabbits. 앵무새 — Parrot 앵무새는 화려해요. — The parrot is colorful. 도마뱀 — Lizard 저는 초록색 도마뱀을 찾고 있어요. — I’m looking for a green lizard. 뱀 — Snake If you don’t like snakes, don’t whistle at night when you’re in South Korea! A popular superstition claims that whistling at night can summon snakes (or ghosts, or demons…). 제 가장 친한 친구는 뱀을 무서워해요. — My best friend is afraid of snakes. 금붕어 — Goldfish 저는 금붕어 여섯 마리를 기르고 있어요. — I have six goldfish. 쥐 — Mouse The mouse is generally disliked by humans around the world, since it’s most often a pest that spreads disease and eats crops. But Korean culture is a bit kinder to the little rodent, even featuring it in a folktale as a representation of a farmer’s soul that crawls out at night to have an adventure and returns to deliver a prophetic dream to the farmer. 저는 부엌에서 큰 쥐를 봤어요. — I saw a big mouse in the kitchen. 거북이 — Turtle The turtle enjoys a reputation in Korean culture as a symbol of long life, knowledge and the future. 거북이는 느리고 게을러요. — The turtle is slow and lazy. 개구리 — Frog 우리 동생은 연못에서 개구리 20 마리를 봤어요. — My brother saw 20 frogs in the pond. Let’s Go to the Zoo! 40 Japanese Animal Words to Liven Up Your Vocabulary Farm animals in Korean Image-2 Whether you are Taking a walk in korean countryside or looking to order meats in a restaurant the chances are, you might find yourself using these word more than you thought. That why we were singing the rhyme in preschool during our English lesson and some of them are farm animals Well, you don’t need to sing now but talking about farm animals in korean language is surely a good skill to have in your back pocket. Here is how to say the most common farm animals in korean with pictures and examples animals Name Images animals In Korean (Hangul) Romanization cow 소 so pig 돼지 dwaeji Sheep/lamb 양 yang chicken 닭 dak goat 염소 Yeom-so horse 말 mal goose 거위 geowi) donkey 당나귀 dangnagwi fish 물고기 mulgogi duck 오리 oli buffalo 물소 mulso Bull/ox 황소 Hwang-so Cow in Korean A cow is a useful animal Pig in Korean He knows a lot about wild animals Sheep My mom likes sheep. Chicken in Korean The farmer is selling chickens and chicks Goat Is it a goat Horse in Korean I want to ride a horse Goose We have 20 goose in our farm Donkey That donkey is slow and lazy. Fish Don't forget to feed the fish." Duck in Korean How many ducks are there in the pond? Buffalo Have you seen a fat and huge Buffalo? 말 — Horse Horses hold a pretty important role in the history of Korea. During the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BCE to 668 CE), little figurines of horses were buried in tombs to carry the spirit of the deceased to the afterlife. 저는 매일 말을 타는 것을 좋아해요. — I like to ride horses every day. 소 — Cow 소는 맛있는 우유를 만들어요. — Cows produce delicious milk. 오리 — Duck 연못에 오리가 100 마리 이상 있다고 생각해요. — I think there are more than 100 ducks in the pond. 돼지 — Pig 돼지는 내가 가장 좋아하는 농장 동물이에요. — Pigs are my favourite farm animals. 양 — Sheep Want to look like a sheep, Korean style? Check out a popular method of folding a towel called the “Korean towel sheep head”… aka the Princess Leia do. 흰 양과 검은 양 두 마리를 봐요. — I see one white sheep and two black sheep. 염소 — Goat 염소는 제가 가장 좋아하는 동물이에요. — Goats are my favourite animal. 당나귀 — Donkey 당나귀는 수레을 끌고 있어요. — The donkey is pulling a wagon. 닭 — Chicken 농부는 닭 두 마리를 가지고 있어요. — The farmer is carrying two chickens. 거위 — Goose 연못에 거위 5 마리가 수영을 하고 있어요. — There are five geese swimming in the pond. How to describe Baby animals in Korean? Pets are pretty cute? Aren’t they? But you know what, they are even cuter they are young or babies. So, Korean got specific words to describe these young animals in Korean. When you want to talk to a friend about korean animals and want to say how cute in korean, here is a list that shows how you can describe the baby animals in korean (with examples and audio) • Puppy in korean 강아지-gangaji • Kitten in korean- 아기 고양이-agi goyang-i • Chick in korean- 병아리- byeong-a-ri • Bunny in korean 아기토- agi tokki • Calf in korean-송아지-song-a-ji • Pony in korean조랑말-jorangmal • Lamb in korean-양고기yanggogi • Egg in korean-계란gyelan Examples • Tom really loves chicks. • We have two puppies and a cat • The bunny is so cute • I eat eggs everyday • I can see a pony there Wild animals in Korean(야생동물) When you are visiting the zoo or in a forest, you might see these exotic animals in korean. Here is a list most common farm animals in korean with pictures and examples Image-3 Name Images animals In Korean (Hangul) Romanization Tiger 호랑이 Ho-lang-i lion 사자 Sa-ja deer 사슴 Sa-seum fox 여우 Yeo-u elephant 코끼리 Ko-ggi-li zebra 얼룩말 Eol-luk-mal monkey 원숭이 Won-sung-i bear 곰 gom rhinoceros 코뿔소 Ko-bbul-so hippopotamus 하마 Ha-ma giraffe 기린 Gi-lin camel 낙타 Nak-ta gorilla 고릴라 Go-lil-la panda 판다 panda Polar bear 북극곰 Buk-geuk-gom koala 코알라 Ko-al-la wolf 늑대 Neuk-dae bat 박쥐 Bak-jwi Rat/mouse 쥐 jwi squirrel 다람쥐 Da-lam-jwi racoon 너구리 Neo-gu-li kangaroo 캥거루 Kaeng-geo-lu hedgehog 고슴도치 Go-seum-do-chi jaguar 재규어 Jae-gyu-eo leopard 표범 Pyo-beom cheetah 치타 Chi-ta donkey 당나귀 Dang-na-gwi mole 두더지 Du-deo-ji Doe(female deer) 노루 No-lu chimpanzee 침팬지 Chim-paen-ji hare 산토끼 (santokki) Tiger in Korean The word for tiger in korean is 호랑이. Tiger has special meaning in korean culture. it represented strength and fierceness. The tiger has been strongly associated with Korean people and Korean culture. It appears in not only the Korean foundation mythology but also in folklore, as well as a favourite subject of Korean art such as painting and sculpture. Regarded by many as the divine spirit that guards the West, people in Korea consider the white tiger as a sacred creature in local folklore. As such, in Korean history and culture, a tiger is regarded as a guardian that drives away evil spirit and a sacred creature that brings good luck – the symbol of courage and absolute power. example Lion in Korean If you want to say lion in korean, you would say 사자 Example- I'm afraid of wild animals. Deer Deer in korean language is 사슴 example I love deer Fox in Korean If you want to say fox in korean, you can say 여우 Nine tail fox is a fantasy creature in Korean folktales. It’s called gumiho. you might have heard this term in korean drama. Example Foxes are wild animals Elephant in Korean Elephant in korean language is 코끼리 [kokkili] 코끼리=코(nose)+끼리(length) An elephant is a strong animal Example Zebra 얼룩말-얼룩(stain)+ 말(horse) Zebra is black and white Monkey in Korean 200 원숭이 monkeys are very good at climbing Bear in Korean 200 곰 I see a brown bear Rhinoceros 코뿔소-코(nose)+뿔(horn)+소(cow) It's a book on rhinoceros. Hippopotamus 하마 He knows a lot about hippopotamus. Giraffe in Korean You can see many giraffes in this forest. Camel U can see camels in desert Gorilla gorillas are dangerous animals Panda in Korean 200 Pandas are beautiful animals Polar bear My children really like polar bear. Koala She is fond of koala. Wolf in Korean 0-350 I'm really afraid of wolf. Bat in Korean=100 A bat is not a friendly animal Rat What kind of rat live around here? Squirrel in Korean There are many squirrel in this area. Racoon Is it a racoon? Kangaroo He went to Australia to see kangaroo. Hedgehog The hedgehog is a small animal. Reptiles(파충류) & amphibian() in Korean Loves to visits park and lakes in Korea? or up for the countryside hike? Either way, the chances are you will able to point out these exotic animals more than you thought. So it makes more sense to add up these names of the animals in korean to your vocabulary now. Below is a list of 10 common reptiles in korean with translation and examples for you Image-4 Name Images animals In Korean (Hangul) Romanization crocodile / alligator 악어 Ak-eo snake 뱀 baem Turtle/ tortoise 거북이 geobug-i lizard 도마뱀 domabaem iguana 이구아나 iguana frog 개구리 gaeguli toad tadpole 올챙이 olchaeng-i salamander 도롱뇽 dolongnyong cobra 코브라 kobeula chameleon 카멜레온 kamelle-on crocodile 악어 alligator snake in Korean 뱀 He knows a lot about wild animals lizard 도마뱀 iguana 이구아나 These are iguana tortoise in Korean frog in Korean 개구리 toad tadpole salamander anteater kamihalki=kami(ant)+ halta(to lick) Exercise-1 match Now that you gained enough knowledge about the animals in French, now it is time to put the theory into practice in one of the exercises on the page. Sea creature & fish in Korean [물고기]-sea animals in korean Did u enjoy eating seafood and up for shopping in fish market? Loved a trip to aquarium in Korea? Or up for scuba diving? Think about all the amazing sea creatures of the blue sea you ‘ll come across. And If your answer is yes Then it’s time to learn about the amazing sea creatures and fish in korean. Korean is indeed the home to impressive river and different sea creatures you never seen before and this list will come in handy. Now Here is a list of most popular aquatic animals in korean, you can use to talk about the aquatic animals you want when you are in aquarium or near the deep blue ocean. Image-5 Fruits Name Images Fruits In Korean (Hangul) Romanization Example whale 고래 Go-lae shark 상어 Sang-eo dolphin 돌고래 Dol-go-lae goldfish 금붕어 Geum-gung-eo lobster 바닷가재 Ba-dat-ga-jae Sea horse 해마 Hae-ma eel 장어 (jangeo) seal 물개 Mul-gae clam 조개 Jo-gae walrus 바다코끼리 badakokkiri Jelly fish 해파리 haepali Sea lion 바다 사자 bada saja octopus 문어 Mun-eo crab 게 ge squid 오징어 o-jing-eo swordfish 황새치 hwangsaechi skate 홍어 hong-eo Sting ray 가오리 (gaori) starfish 불가사리 Bul-ga-sa-li prawn 왕새우 wangsaeu mussel 홍합 Hong-hap oyster 굴을 gul tuna 참치 Cham-chi salmon 연어 Yeon-eo mackerel 고등어 Go-deung-eo scallop 가리비 Ga-li-bi penguin 펭귄 Peng-guin carp 잉어 (ingeo) Blue whale-흰수염고래hinsuyomgorae 흰수염고래=흰(white)+수염(beard)+고래(whale) Seal 3 types Fur seal- 물개[mulgae]= 물(water)+개(dog) Earless seal=바다표범[badapyobom]= 바다(sea)+표범(leopard) Sealion-바다(sea)+사자(lion)=바다사자(badasaja) Birds in Korean -(새)sae When you are walking through the countryside of Korea or in the zoo you can see a lot of all of the different types of birds in Korea After all, there is nothing like seeing these Colorful wonders of the nature. Being able talk about birds in korean language, surely make you sound like a native speaker than others. So, here we go Below you will find a list of most common birds in korean with pictures and examples. Image-6 Fruits Name Images Fruits In Korean (Hangul) Romanization Example crane 두루미 (du-ru-mi) Hawk/falcon 매 (mae) Falcon is hunting its prey crow 까마귀 (kkamagwi) Crow is black owl 부엉이 Bu-eong-i Owl are active at night Dove/ pigeon 비둘기 (bidulgi) shallow 제비 jebi hummingbird 벌새 bolsae I have never seen a humming bird turkey 칠면조 Chil-myeon-jo duck 오리 (o-ri) eagle 독수리 (doksuri) goose 거위 (geo-wi) chicken 닥 dak Sea gull 갈매기 (galmaegi) hen 암탉 Am-tak magpie 까치 (kkaji) ostrich 타조 (ta-jo) parrot 앵무새 (aengmusae) peacock 공작 (gongjak) penguin 펭귄 (penggwin) rooster 수탉 Su-tak pelican 펠리컨 pellikeon sparrow 참새 (chamsae) woodpecker 딱따구리 ttagttaguli swan 백조 ( baek-jo vulture 콘도르 kondoleu flamingo 플라밍고 peullaming-go It’s time for korean quiz Exercise-1 flashcard quiz Exercise-2 multiple choice Bugs/insects in Korean| bug name in korean We love to live with our cats, dogs and other cute pets? don’t we? but sometimes we got some uninvited guests crawling around our household too. Like bugs and insects And Korea is no different. Here in Seoul, you can see a variety of insects, from the mosquitoes to bees, from fly to dragonflies, and there is also the scorpion and spiders that Bite or Sting and moth that are same colors as the leaves and more. It’s really fascinating how many of these little insects you ‘ll point out in your day to day life. So next time you get bitten or stung and need to describe your pain in korean, this list will come in handy Here is a list of 10 commons bugs and insects in korean with picture and examples. Fruits Name Images Fruits In Korean (Hangul) Romanization Example ant 개미 gaemi cockroach 바퀴벌레 bakwibolre butterfly 나비 nabi bee 벌 beol beetle 딱정벌레 ttagjeongbeolle Ladybug spider 거미 geomi scorpion 투석기 tuseoggi mosquito 모기 mogi snail 달팽이 dalpaengi worm 번데기 bondegi fly 파리 pali Dragonfly 잠자리 jamjali centipede 지네 jine moth 나방 nabang grasshopper 메뚜기 mettugi caterpillar 애벌레 aebolre cocoon 고치 gochi wasp 말벌 malbol slug 민달팽이 mindalpaeng-i mussel 홍합 honghab Long horned beetle 한울 숙 han-ul sug mantis 사마귀 samagwi cicada 매미 maemi lizard 도마뱀 domabaem cobra 코브라 kobeula Long horn beetle-hanulsuk-sky+cow Red dragonfly- kochu+chamjari=pepper+dragonfly Match game See d picture &multiple choice question List of common animal sounds in Korean| Korean vocabulary list Learn top 10 animal sounds in korean What sound do dogs make in Korean? What does Mong Mong mean in Korean? ducks don’t say ‘quack quack’, nor do birds say ‘tweet tweet’ or roosters ‘cock-a-doodle-do in korean. Lions roar; they go, "Roaaaar!" • The sound that a pig makes(pig snort): 꿀꿀 [ggul-ggul]: • The sound of a cat meowing: 야옹 [ya-ong]: • The sound of a birds tweet: 짹짹 [jjek-jjek]: • The sound of a rooster crowing: 꼬끼오 [ggo-ggi-o]: • The sound of a cow mooing: 음메 [eum-me]: • The sound of a baby chick’s peep: 삐약삐약 [bbi-yak-bbi-yak]: • The sound of Pigs in Korean: GGOOL GGOOL (꿀꿀). • The sound of Sheep and goats in Korean: MAE EH (매애). • The sound of Dogs in Korean(dog’s bark): MUNG MONG (멍멍). • The sound of Lions to Korean: EU REU RUNG (으르렁). • The sound of Roosters in Korean(rooster’s crow): GGO GGEE OH (꼬끼오). • The sound of Crows in Korean: GGA AK GGA AK (까악까악) • The sound of Duck’s quack: GGWEK GGWEK (꽥꽥). • The sound of Mice in Korea(mice squeak): JJEEK JJEEK (찍찍). • The sound of Frogs in Korea(frog’s croak): GAE GOOL GAE GOOL (개골개골). Image-6 Exercise-1 Match game Animal body part in korean In a korean conversation sometimes you want to talk about certain part of an animal instead of an animal in Korean and this list will help you do that • The tail-꼬리(kkoli) • The fur-모피(mopi) • The paw-발(bal) • The feathers-조류(jolyu) • The horn- 뿔(ppul) • The tusk-엄니(eomni) • The snout- 주둥이(judung-i) • The wings-날개(nalgae) • The Fins-지느러미(jineuleomi) 7 funny Korean sentences to Compare people to animals in Korean • She is cunning like a fox 그녀는 여우처럼 교활해요- geunyoneun youchorom gyohwalhaeyo • All men are not wolves 모든 남자는 늑대가 아니에요- modeun namjaneun neukttaega anieyo • My older brother is always lazy like grasshopper 오빠는 항상 베짱이처럼 게으르다-oppaneun hangsang bejjangichorom geeureuda • You work like a turtle every day 너는 매일 거북이처럼 일한다.-noneun maeil gobugichorom ilhanda • We have to work like ants every day. 우리는 매일 개미처럼 일해야 한다.urineun maeil gaemichorom ilhaeya handa Learn top 5 must know korean verbs for animals Before you use animals word in korean sentences, it is good idea get hold of some korean verb involving animals. • To feed-먹이로 하다 • To go for a walk-산책하다sanchaeghada • To groom an animal-손질을 하다sonjireul hada • To stroke-획을 긋다hwegeul geuttta • To play-놀다nolda
71Fruits and Vegetables in Korean| Korean Vocabulary(+audio)

71Fruits and Vegetables in Korean| Korean Vocabulary(+audio)

Do you enjoy grocery shopping or a fan of Korean cooking shows or just want to order your veggie-friendly food? 

Either way, You’ll bump into names of the various vegetables and fruits in Korean all the time 

Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to read the labels on the fruits, vegetables in Korean and know whau shop or instantly translate the Korean vegetables they are talking about on the show ?

If so… It’s time to add up dozens of vegetables & fruits name in Korean to your Korean vocabulary list. 

And the best part Here’s an ultimate guide that will teach you from 71 essential Vegetables and fruits to cooking verbs, common herbs, and memorization tips with examples and exercises. (free printable flashcards & cheatsheet included) Well, what are you waiting for? 

Let’s dig in...


 TABLE OF CONTENT •

  •  78 Types Of Fruits In Korean For Beginners •
  • 26 Essential Nuts, Seed & Dry Fruits In Korean Beginners Should Know •
  •  40 Common Vegetables In Korean Food For Complete Beginners •
  • 11 Names of the Herbs in Korean you should know •
  • Korean Conversation: grocery Shopping in a koean supermarket . •
  • Essential Korean vocabulary related to Vegetables & fruits in Korean •
  • 26 Commonly Used Cooking Verbs In Korean For Absolute Beginners •
  •  11 Must Try Korean Fruits For Different Seasons •
  •  How to memorize Korean vegetables & fruits words and never forget it? •
  •  Conclusion and Korean vocabulary quiz

 78 TYPES OF FRUITS IN KOREAN FOR BEGINNERS 

Who hasn’t expeienced the joy of munching a few seasonal fruits in mouth ? Everyone loves it , right! So do Korean In fact, korea imported banana (from the Philippines), orange (California), kiwi (New Zealand and Chile) and grapes (Chile),mangoes, avocados in huge amount from aboard every year. So, it makes perfect sense to learn fruits name in Korean and how to talk about it . But how to say “fruits” in Korean? How is it pronounced? Fruits in Korean are called 과실[gwasil]. The common Korean fruits are strawberry (in spring), watermelon ,yellow melons and peach (summer), apple, persimmon and pear (autumn), and mandarin orange (winter). Here is a list of popular Fruits in Korean language with translation to start you with. • Apple in Korean -사과 [sa gwa] • Pear in Korean – 배 [bae] • Peach in Korean – 복숭아 [bok ssun ga] • Orange in Korean – 오렌지 [o ren ji] • Banana in Korean – 바나나 [ba na na] • Strawberry in Korean –딸기 [ttal gi] • Grapes in Korean – 포도 [po do] • Watermelon in Korean –수박 [su bak] • Apricot in Korean - 살구 [sal gu] • Pineapple in Korean – 파인애플 [pah in ae peul] • Persimmon in Korean -감 [gam] • Cherries in Korean – 체리 [che lee] • Melon in Korean -멜론 [mel lon] • Pomegranate in Korean -석류 [seong nyu] • Tangerine in Korean – 귤 [gyool] Note- There are some Korean fruits name that sound very much alike to its English names, when you want to translate these words from English to Korean, just need to “Koreanize” them. Let’s take some examples • The fruit is very fresh 과일이 아주 신선 해요 - gwairi aju sinson haeyo • Give me some fresh fruits,please 신선한 과일 좀 주세요 - sinsonhan gwail jom juseyo • I like all kind of fruits. 저는 과일 다 좋아해요 - joneun gwail da joahaeyo • This fruit doesn't taste good 이 과일은 맛이 없어요 - i gwaireun masi opssoyo • What fruit do you like? 과일 뭐 좋아해요? - gwail mwo joahaeyo To make things even easier, we have divided the whole list of fruits into bite-sized pieces by category. Citrus Fruits In Korean(Gamgyulryu): The Essential Korean Fruits List For Beginners The perfect combo of sweet and sour flavors of citrus fruits is an offer that’s hard to refuse. After all, who hasn’t expeienced the joy of eating on a popsicle on a summer day? and it has nutritional benefits that can’t be overlooked. Well, Interested in trying them in korea? If so, Get ready to add up some fruity words to your Korean vocabulary list. Here is a list of popular citrus fruits in Korean with pictures and examples sentences to expand your vocabulary. English Korean Romanization orange 오렌지 orenji Grapefruit 자몽 Ja-mong Lime 라임 raim Lemon 레몬 remon Kumquat geumgyul Mandarine/clementine/ tangerine 귤 gyool Jeju citrus 한라봉 Hallabong Citron 유자 yuja Example Sentences: • I ate an orange. 나는 오렌지를 먹었다 - naneun orenjireul mogottta. • Please give me more lemon. 레몬 좀 더 주세요 - remon jom do juseyo • Do you like mandarine? 수박 좋아하세요? Info box In South Korea ,jeju citrus seedless and sweet variety of mandarin orange and primarily grown in Hallasan the mountain of Jeju Island. So korean named it hallabong (한라봉) . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekopon Korean Vocabulary Quiz: How Many Can U Get It Right Exercise-1 flashcard 9 Delicious And Healthy Stone Fruits In Korean Every Beginners Need To Know Stone fruits in Korean are called haekgwa (fruits that have a pit & covered by a fleshy outer area). They are really the juicy, tart-sweet treat that we are munching on and offer loads of health benefits. So, Get to know these Korean fruits is a must have if you want to to enhance your Korean vocabulary. From sweet peaches to sour cherries, here’s how to talk about about the 9 Delicious and Healthy stone fruits in Korean language with examples and translation. LIST OF STONE FRUITS IN KOREAN • Apple - 사과 - sagwa • Peach - 복숭아 - boksunga • Korean pears - 배 - bae • plum - 자두 - ja doo • apricot - 살구 - salgu • cherry - 체리 - cheri • Nectarine - 승도복숭아 - chuhn do bok sunga • olive - 올리브 - ollibeu • fig - 무화과 - muhwagwa Asian pears are also called beh LIST OF STONE FRUITS IN KOREAN WITH EXAMPLE SENTENCES APPLE IN KOREAN The korean word for apple is 사과 [sagwa]. Examples • How many apples did you buy? 사과를 몇 개나 샀어요? - sagwareul myot gaena sassoyo • Green apples are delicious than red apples. 녹색 사과가 빨간 사과보다 맛있어요 - nokssaek sagwaga ppalgan sagwaboda madissoyo Fun Facts: Difference Between Apple And Apology In Korean 사과 means both apology and apple in korean. They are just homonyms( have the same letter but different meaning). There are a slight difference of pronunciation though. '사' sound is longer in the the korean word for apology. But its hard to mark. You can different the word by understanding meaning of whole sentence. Korean usually use 죄송해요 or 미안해 rather than 사과할게. PEAR IN KOREAN Pear in Korean is called 배 [ bae ]. How much is a box of pears? 배 한 상자는 얼마예요? - bae han sangjaneun olmaeyo PEACH IN KOREAN 복숭아 [ boksunga ] means peach in korean. Examples He bought a lot of peaches 그는 복숭아를 많이 샀다. - geuneun bokssungareul mani sattta PLUM 자두 [ ja doo ] means plum . Examples Plums are small 자두가 작어요- jaduga jagoyo APRICOT The korean word for apricot is 살구 [ salgu ] Examples The apricot pie is very delicious. 살구 파이가 아주 맛있어요 - salgu paiga aju madissoyo CHERRY IN KOREAN Cherry in korean is called 체리 [ cheri ] Examples The cherries are sweet. 체리가 달아요 - cheriga darayo NECTARINE 승도복숭아 [ chuhn do bok sunga ] is called Nectarine. Examples This nectarine is delicious 이 천도 복숭아는 맛있어요- i chondo bokssunganeun madissoyo OLIVE The korean word for olive is 올리브 [ ollibeu ] Examples Do you like olives? No, I don’t 올리브 좋아하세요? 아니요 - olribeu joahaseyo? aniyo FIG IN KOREAN 무화과 [ muhwagwa ] mean fig in Korean. Examples The Figs are expensive 무화과가 비싸요- muhwagwaga bissayo 10 Healthy Berries And Melon In Koean You Should Know When’s the last time you enjoyed the sweet strawberry or tangy cranberry? How about a sweet-and-sour Raspberry? Loved to munch a few Grapes or melon in your mouth time to time? Well, what are you waiting for? There's a whole world of berries,melon words in Korean out there for you to explore! So, I ve rounded up 10 healthy Berries and melon in koean for beginners plus their translation and tips for how to use them with example sentences . • Strawberry - 딸기 - ttal ghi • Blueberry - 블루베리 - beul loo beh ree • Blackberry - 블랙베리 - beul lek beh ree • Grapes - 포도 - po do • Watermelon - 수박 - su bak • Melon/honeydew - 멜론 - mel lon • Raspberry - 산딸기/ - sahn ttal ghi/la jeu beh lee • Cranberry - 크랜베리 - keuraenberi • Gooseberry - 구스베리 - guseubeli • Korean melon - 참외 - cham weh Korean word Fun Facts Raspberry is called 산딸기[ santalgi ] .The word is combination of two word that is 산[ san ]( means mountain) and 딸기[ ttal gi ]( means strawberry) i.e. Raspberry= santalgi= san(mountain)+ ttal gi(strawberry) Example Sentences: • Strawberries are in season. 딸기가 제철입니다 - ttalgiga jechorimnida • Tom picked out a blackberry and ate it. 톰은 블랙 베리를 골라 먹었습니다.tomeun beulraek berireul golra mogotsseumnida • Do you have fresh watermelon? 수박 좋아하세요? • Do you know how much melon cost right now? 지금 멜론 가격이 얼마인지 아세요? - jigeum melron gagyogi olmainji aseyo • The box is full of grapes. 상자에 포도가 가득 했어요 - sangjae podoga gadeuk haessoyo • I love Raspberry on Christmas cake. 저는 크리스마스 케이크에 라즈베리를 좋아해요 - joneun keuriseumaseu keikeue rajeuberireul joahaeyo Fruit vocabulary quiz: how many berries word u know in korean? find out now? Image worksheet on canva Other General Fruits In Korean Learning fruits name in korean is so easy. Because some Korean fruits name that are similar to English, you just need to “Koreanize” them while pronouncing it. So, Want to learn to talk about some general Fruits in korean ? Get started with these 11 words. • Persimmon - 감 - gam • Star fruit - 별 모양의 과일 - byeol moyang-ui gwail • Dragon fruit - 용과 - yonggwa • Quince - 마르멜로 - maleumello • Jujube - 대추 - daechu • Prickly pear - 선인장 열매 - seon-injang yeolmae Ko English words: Korean fruits name that are similar to English • Banana in Korean - 바나나 - banana • Avocado - 아보카도 - abokado • Kiwi - 키위 - kiwi • Guava-구아바-guaba • Lychee - 리치 - lichi • Pineapple - 파인애플 – pah in eh peul • Mango - 망고 - mango • Papaya - 파파야 - papaya • Pomegranate - 석류 – sung new • Lemon – 레몬 - remon • Cherry – 체리- che lee • Cantaloupe – 칸탈루프 - can tal loo peu • Kiwano – 키와노- ki wa no • Durian- 두리안 - durian Pronounciation tips : pomegranate is sung new but when pronounce separately it’s suhk lyu Example Sentences: • I love mango ice cream very much. 나는 망고 아이스크림을 아주 좋아해요 - naneun mang-go aiseukeulim-eul aju joh-ahaeyo • Do you have fresh persimmon? 신선한 바나나 있어요? - sinseonhan banana iss-eoyo? • The pomegranate has gone a little bad 석류가 약간 상했어요 - songnyuga yakkkan sanghaessoyo • Is this banana ripe? 이 바나나가 익었나요? - i bananaga igonnayo Korean Vocabulary Drill: Can You Name These Fruits ?(Harder Than You Think) 1. Grapefruit 2. Strawberry 3. Plum 4. Peach 5. Tangerine 6. Apple 7. Orange 8. Pear 9. Raspberry 10. Watermelon 26 Essential Nuts,Seed And Dry Fruits In Korean Every Beginners Should Know Image-2 Do you enjoy munching on some sweet , salty, spiced nut snacks or planning to buy some nuts and dry fruits in Korean supermarket? Well, then these Korean vocabulary list are the perfect marriage of your interests. 견과 (gyeongwa) means nuts in Korean.Here is a complete list of common nuts, editable seeds and dry fruits in Korean for absolute beginners with translation • Acron –도토리 - [dotoli] • Pine nut - 잣 -(jat) • Walnut –호두 - (hodu) • Almond – 아몬드 - (amondeu) • Cashew – 캐슈넛 - (kaesyuneot) • ginkgo nut – 은행 - eunhaeng • Peanut – 땅콩 - (ttangkong) • Chestnut – 밤 - (bam) • Date in Korean -daechu • Prune - mallin jadu • Raisin – 건포도 - [gonpodo] • Hazelnut-헤이즐넛 heijeulneot • Pecan – 페칸 - pekan • Pistachio – 피스타치오 - [piseutachio] • Coconut – 코코넛 – kokonot • Brazil nut-브라질너트 beurajil-neoteu • macadamia – 마카다미아 makadami-a The List Of Mostly Used Seeds In Korean The Korean word for seeds in general is 씨 [ssi ] / 씨앗 [ssi-at] . Here is a list of commonly used seeds in Korean to enhance your Korean vocabulary in minutes. • Sun flower seed – 해바라기씨 - (haebaragissi) • sesame seeds – 참깨 -chamkkae • pumpkin seeds – 호박씨 hobak-ssi • hemp seed – 삼씨 sam-ssi / 햄프씨드 haempeu ssideu • mustard seed – 겨자씨 gyeoja-ssi • poppy seeds – 양귀비씨 yang-gwibi-ssi • perilla seeds – 들깨 deulkkae • rapeseed – 유채씨 yuchae-ssi / 평지씨 pyeongji-ssi • sacha inchi, Inca nut – 사차인치 sacha-inchi Example Sentences: Did you eat the rest of the almonds? 나머지 아몬드는 먹었나요? - namoji amondeuneun mogonnayo Please give me some walnut pie. 호두 파이 좀 주세요 - hodu pai jom juseyo I want cashews, not almonds. 아몬드가 아니라 캐슈를 원해요 - amondeuga anira kaesyureul wonhaeyo I am allergic to peanuts 땅콩 알레르기가 있어요 - ttangkong alrereugiga issoyo I Sprinkled the sesame seeds over the salad 샐러드 위에 참깨를 뿌렸어요 - saelrodeu wie chamkkaereul ppuryossoyo Korean Vocabulary Quiz: can you ace this nut quiz? Find out now Exercise-1 flashcard 40 Common Vegetables In Korean Food For Complete Beginners Korean cuisine features a lots of different vegetables. Whether you want order your veggies-friendly food or enjoy grocery shopping, knowing the names of vegetables in korean will do the job more easily. 야채 [yachae] means Vegetables in Korean . There are couple of other Korean words which can be translate to “vegetable” i.e. 채소[chaeso ] and남새[namsae] but 야채 seems to be more common while speaking and 채소 is while writing korean. So it’s good to know both! The Commonly used korean vegetables are napa cabbage, cucumber, potato, sweet potato, spinach, bean sprouts, scallions, garlic, chili peppers, Korean radish, seaweed, zucchini, mushrooms, lotus root and their avalibility varies as per seasons. Here is a list of Names of vegetables in Korean for absolute beginners with translation for you to get started • Cucumber in Korean - 오이 - oi • Potato in Korean - 감자 - gamja • Onion in Korean -양파 - yangpa • Tomato in Korean – 토마토 - tomato • Sweet Potato in Korean -고구마 - goguma • Spinach in Korean - 시금치 - sigeumchi • Bean Sprouts in Korean – 콩나물 - kongnamul • Garlic in Korean – 생강 - saenggang • Ginger in Korean- 마늘 - maneul • Chili Peppers in Korean - 고추 - gochu • Seaweed in Korean – 김 - GIM • Zucchini –in Korean - 애호박 - aehobak • Mushrooms in Korean – 버섯 - beoseot • Pumpkin in Korean- 호박 - hobak • Napa Cabbage in Korean – 양배추 - yangbaechu Example • What vegetables do you like? 어떤 채소를 좋아하세요? - otton chaesoreul joahaseyo • We have a small vegetable garden. 우리는 작은 채소밭을 있어요 - urineun jageun chaesobateul issoyo • Tom hates eating vegetables. 톰은 야채 먹는 것을 싫어해요 - tomeun yachae mongneun goseul sirohaeyo • She sells fresh vegetables 그녀는 신선한 야채를 판다 - geunyoneun sinsonhan yachaereul panda • Eat a lot of vegetables. 야채를 많이 드세요- yachaereul mani deuseyo To make things easier, I have listed & categorised the Names of vegetables in Korean by “type of vegetables”. Salad & leafy Vegetables in Korean(샐러드 (saelleodeu)) English Korean Romanization Cabbage 양배추 yangbaechu Celery 셀러리 selleori Lettuce 상추 sangchu Spinach 시금치 sigeumchi Chinese Cabbage 배추 baechu cucumber 오이 oi Example Sentences: • Koreans like cabbage a lot 한국인은 양배추를 많이 좋아해요- hangugineun yangbaechureul mani joahaeyo • Eat fresh cucumbers with your meal. 식사와 함께 신선한 오이를 드세요 - sikssawa hamkke sinsonhan oireul deuseyo • My son never eats his spinach. 제 아들은 시금치를 절대 먹지 않아요 - je adeureun sigeumchireul joldae mokjji anayo • What's the difference between cabbage and lettuce? 양배추와 양상추는 어떤 차이가 있나요? - yangbaechuwa yangsangchuneun otton chaiga innayo Fruity Vegetables in Korean English Korean Romanization avocado 아보카도 abokado tomato 토마토 tomato Cherry tomato 방울토마토 Bang-ul tomato pumpkin 호박 hobak eggplant 가지 gaji Red pepper/chilli 고추 gochu Bellpepper/peprika 피망 pimang pepper 후추 huchu balsam pear 여주 yeoju zuchini 애호박 aehobak Butternut squash 땅콩호박 Ddangkong hobak Acorn squash 도토리호박 Dotori hobak Example Sentences: • Is this a pumpkin or an acorn pumpkin? 이거 호박이야, 도토리 호박이야? - igo hobagiya dotori hobagiya • Eat up all your tomato! 토마토를 다 먹어 치워요! - tomatoreul da mogo chiwoyo • Can I put pepper on the salad? 샐러드에 고추를 얹어 드릴까요? - saelrodeue gochureul onjo deurilkkayo • please give me a 1kg of eggplants 가지 1kg 주세요. - gaji ilkilrogeuraem juseyo • You put in too much pepper. 후추를 너무 많이 넣었어요 - huchuleul neomu manh-i neoh-eoss-eoyo. • I don't eat bell pepper at all. 저는 피망을 전혀 먹지 않아요 - joneun pimangeul jonhyo mokjji anayo Korean Vocabulary Quiz: How Many Can U Get It Right? Exercise-2match coloum Flower & podded Vegetables in Korean language English Korean Romanization Artichoke 아티초크 atichokeu Broccoli 브로콜리 beurokolli Cauliflower 콜리플라워 kolripeulrawo Mung bean 녹두 nokttu Bean sprout 콩나물 kongnamul Pea 완두콩 wandukong Swiss chard 근대 geundae Soya beans 콩 kong French bean 강낭콩 gangnangkong Broad bean 잠두 jamdu corn 옥수수 oksusu beans 콩 kong Green beans 껍질콩 kkeobjilkong fennel 회향 hoeihyang Sweet corn 단 옥수수 dan okssusu watercress 물냉이 Mulnaeng-i Perillia leaves 깻잎 kkaesip Example Sentences: • The corn is very fresh 옥수수가 아주 신선 해요 - okssusuga aju sinson haeyo • Peas are good for your health. 완두콩은 건강에 좋다. - wandukongeun gongange jota • Have you tried mung bean pancakes? 녹두 팬케이크를 먹어 보셨어요? - nokttu paenkeikeureul mogo bosyossoyo Root & Stem Vegetables in Korean English Korean Romanization Potato 감자 gamja Onion 양파 yangpa Ginger 생강 saenggang Garlic 마늘 maneul Carrot 당근 danggeun Radish 무 mu Sweet potato 고구마 goguma Beet root 비트 루트 biteu ruteu Green onion 파 pa Asparagus 아스파라거스 aseuparagoseu Bamboo shoot 죽순 jukssun Jicama 지 카마 ji kama turnip 순무 soonmu Example Sentences: • I have never liked turnip 나는 순무를 좋아한 적이 없다. - naneun sunmureul joahan jogi optta • Could you pass me the carrots, please? 당근 좀 건네주시겠어요? - danggeun jom gonnejusigessoyo • Do you want ginger on it? 생강 발라 드릴까요? - saenggang balra deurilkkayo • I want chicken soup with lots of garlic. 마늘이 듬뿍 들어간 치킨 수프를 원해요. - maneuri deumppuk deurogan chikin supeureul wonhaeyo • I like sweet potato very much. 저는 고구마를 아주 좋아해요 - jeoneun gogumaleul aju joh-ahaeyo. • We've just run out of onion and potato. 방금 양파와 감자가 다 떨어졌어요 - banggeum yangpawa gamjaga da ttorojossoyo Korean vocabulary quiz: how many can u get it right Exercise-1 flashcard mushroom & Ocean Vegetables in Korean English Korean Romanization Laver/seaweed 김 GIM mushroom 버섯 beoseot White mushroom 양송이버섯 yangsongibosot shiitake mushroom 표고 버섯 pyogo beoseos Oyster mushroom 느타리버섯 neutaribosot Enoki mushroom 팽이 버섯 paeng-i beoseos Pine mushroom 송이버섯 songibosot 11 names of the Herbs in Korean you should know Have a passion for cooking and plan to shop in an Korean supermarket, you are most likely to be confronted with loads of herbs and spices that are labelled in Korean . Wouldn’t it be great to be able to read the labels and even talk about it sometimes? By learning the names of herbs in korean , you will easily be able to do this. Here’s a list of most used herbs in korean you might need to know English Korean Romanization Fennel seeds 회향 씨앗 hoeihyangssias parsley 파슬리 paseulri chives 골파 golpa mint 민트 minteu thyme 백리향 baeglihyang sage 세이지 seiji basil 바질 bajil oregano 오레가노 oregano Coriander leaves 고수 잎 gosu ip rosemary 로즈마리 rojeumari Example Sentences: • I like mint smell 민트 향이 좋아요 - minteu hyangi joayo • Are these chives here ? 이거 여기 부추인가요? - igo yogi buchuingayo • Doesn't it smell like rosemary? 로즈마리 냄새가 않나요? - rojeumari naemsaega annayo Korean Conversation: grocery Shopping in a koean supermarket . Note : when you went shopping in korea make sure bring your own bag. Not all places provides bags Learn important korean words and phrases that you can use at the grocery store/korean supermarket Seller: Hello Buyer: Hello , which fruits are good these day Seller: Apples, grapes and strawberry are good. Oranges are in season too. Buyer: how much are the apple? Orange? How about strawberry and orange? Seller: they are two for 3000 won. They are 1000 won each Buyer: how much is this? Seller: strawberry ? it’s 5000 won Buyer: it’s too expensive. Please give me a discount? Seller: discount is not there. Buyer: then give me two apples and three orange. Buyer. strawberry are very fresh. Please give me one more Seller: okay. Is there anything you want Buyer: no. how much is it ? Seller: 7000 won Buyer: I want to pay with card Seller: okay. Do you need a receipt? Buyer: no Seller: here you go.enjoy Buyer:bye Seller: thank you. Please come again Korean Fun facts: If the first customer didn’t purchased anything, the shop owner think that the rest of day business will be a fail. They will not make a profit that day. So if you are first cutomer that day, superstitious shop owner give you crazy discount Korean vocabulary quiz: how many can u get it right Exercise-1 flashcard Exercise-3 fill in the blanks Essential Korean vocabulary related to Vegetables & fruits in Korean You have learned the list of common fruits and vegetables names in korean . That’s great. However, sometimes when it comes making korean sentences you need a lot more words than that. Time to add up some related words to your present korean vocabulary list Here’s a list of 5 most popular Vegetables and Fruit-related Vocabulary in Korean, that you should give a try. English Korean Romanization Bitter 쓴 sseun Spicy 매운 maeun Fruit Store 과일 가게 gwail gage Seasonal Fruits 계절과일 Jecheol gwail To Be Sweet 달다 dalda Jam 잼 jaem Organic 유기성의 yugisongi Leaf 잎 ip Stalk 줄기 julgi Plastic Bag 비닐 봉투 binil bongtu Root 뿌리 ppuli Fibre 섬유질 somyujil Sour 사워 sawo To Be Fresh 신선하다 singsinghada To Be Ripe 익다 iktta To Be Tasty 맛있다 masittda To Be Juicy 즙이 많다. jeubi manta To Go Bad/Spoil 상하다 sanghada Crisp 바삭바삭한 basakppasakan Rotten 썩은 sseog-eun Large 큰 keun Pulp 펄프 peolpeu Juice 주스 juseu Smoothie 스무디 seumudi Core 핵심 haekssim Seedless 씨없는 ssieobsneun Ripe 익은 ig-eun Soft 부드러운 budeuroun Salted 소금에 절인 sogeume jorin Roasted 구운 guun Seasonal 계절 gyejeol Tropical Fruit 열대과일 yoldaegwail Basket Of Fruit 과일 바구니 Gwail baguni Dried Fruit 건과일 geon-gwa-il Fresh Fruit 생과일 saeng-gwa-il Fruit Cocktail 후르츠칵테일 hureucheukakteil Fruit Salad 프루트 샐러드 peuruteu saelrodeu That’s great. You have got your vegetables & fruits words ready so what’s next? It’s time to cook So, We have put together a dozens of cooking verb that you likely come across while watching your favorite cooking show on youtube. 26 Commonly Used Cooking Verbs In Korean For Absolute Beginners Image-4 Whether you are a student learning Korean or working or just a person who likes to spend time cooking and eating, this Korean vocabulary list of cooking verbs will satisfy your hunger. Here are is list of common Korean verbs related to cooking for beginners that Korean uses in every day life. • To cook - 요리하다 • To strain/drain – • To make - 짓다 • To soak - • To squeeze - • To peel - (껍질)벗기다 • To crack - • To cut – 자르다 • To crush - 놀러 부수다 • To slice/ chop - 썰다 • To trim - • To mince/ finely chopped - • To grate - 갈다 • To boil - 끓이다 • To stir fry – 볶다 - boktta • To deep fry - • To season - 양념을 하다 • To bake - 굽다 • To stir – 섞다 • To grill - 석쇠에 굽다 • To mix - 섞다 • To knead - 반죽하다 • To add - • To pour - 붓다, 따르다 • To blanch - • To steam – 찌다 • To serve - 제공하다 • To whip - 거품을 내다 Example Sentences: • Let’s peel some apple 사과 껍질을 벗깁시다 - sagwa kkopjjireul botkkipssida • The water is boiling 물이 끓고 있다 - muri kkeulko ittta • Peter is frying eggs 피터가 계란을 튀기고 있습니다 - pitoga gyeraneul twigigo itsseumnida • The cookies are baking in an oven. 쿠키가 오븐에서 굽고 있다 - kukiga obeuneso gupkko ittta • Emma pours a glass of milk. 엠마는 우유 한 잔을 따르다 - emmaneun uyu han janeul ttareuda 11 Must Try Korean Fruits For Different Seasons Korean has four distinct seasons. South Koreans love their fresh seasonal fruits even if they are expensive. After all , fruits have the best fresh juicy flavour when in seasons, right? So, Here’s a guide on what fruits you are likely to find, depending on which season you visit to korea Popular Korean Fruits You Should Try In Summer(June-August) From Cherries, cherry tomatoes,clementines to juicer fruits like water melons ,grapes are some of the many seasonal fruits are really popular in south korea when summer is approaching. In fact, It is very common for locals to serve their loved ones and guests with fruits like fresh cherries as a mid-day snack! Yellow musk melons & peaches are must-eat popular Korean summer fruit. Peaches are so soft , juicy and expensive. Korean yellow melons are smaller , wedged shape unlike other melons and there is even a festival devoted to it. Overall, if you are planning to visit south korea in summer ,here a list of popular summer fruits you can enjoy • Oriental Melon • Peach • Grapes • Watermelon • Japanese Apricot/Plum The Common Seasonal Fruits You Can Find In Autumn(September-Novmber) During autumn, in the months September to November, Asian apple pears arequite popular in Korean cuisine . Koreans love to gift boxes of pears to family & friends. Apple and persimmon are also seasonal korean fruits in fall. Dried persimmon can be eaten all year round , specially they get popular in winter. If you plan on visiting korean in autumn season, you will experience of the joy of munching these fruits listed below. • Asian Pear • Apple • Persimmon The Seasonal Fruits Korean Eats In Winter(December- February) In south korea, strawberry and Tangerines are the popular seasonal korean fruits in winter. The best time to eat Tangerines are November to February every year specially the jeju citrus called hallabong(a crossbreed of an orange and a tangerine). They are cheap, sweat and provide loads of vitamins to spend cold seasons. Fresh whole korean strawberries are the craze from mid December to May and almost found in loads of desserts during winter season . In other words, these list of korean fruits you are likely to find, if you plan to visit to korea in winters • Tangerine • Jeju Orange/hallabong • Strawberry .The Seasonal Korean Fruits You Can Eat In Spring(March- May) In korea, spring(from march to may) is time of korean fruits like mangoes and kumquats. If you are visiting korea this time, Hit a local fruit store or market , get some fresh mangoes and kumquats and munch on. • Mangoes • Kumquats How to memorize Korean vegetables & fruits words and never forget again? • watch Korean cooking videos • playing with online food games • flashcard & quiz with us • Anki flashcard link • other resources • what to read next? • food in Korean-cta • animals in Korean • egg in Korean • colors in Korean • body parts in Korean Conclusion Understanding a French menu (be sure to refer to it now as la carte) and ordering off of it, takes some practice. But with the terms I just ran you through, it should be a breeze. If you want more, you can always check out the French Menu Reader available when you get the French Phrasebook. Learning vocabulary, including vegetable names in English is like growing a garden. With a little hard work and patience, you’ll soon have an abundance (a lot) of vocabulary that you can use to communicate in your newly learned language! Korean vocabulary quiz: how many can u get it right • what is your favorite fruits & veggies in Korean . we challenged you to write it in Korean