Learn common Korean words for fruits youβll find in markets and supermarkets across Korea! π
From apples and strawberries to unique Korean fruits like hallabong and persimmons,
this Korean-English vocabulary list helps you talk about fruits naturally in Korean.
π Common Fruits in Korea
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| μ¬κ³Ό | Apple |
| λ°° | Pear |
| λ°λλ | Banana |
| μ€λ μ§ | Orange |
| κ·€ | Mandarin orange / Tangerine |
| ν¬λ | Grape |
| λΈκΈ° | Strawberry |
| 볡μμ | Peach |
| μλ | Plum |
| μλ° | Watermelon |
π‘ Tip:
In Korea, κ·€ (tangerines) are especially popular in winter β Jeju Island is famous for its sweet hallabong and tangerines!
π Tropical and Imported Fruits
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| λ§κ³ | Mango |
| νμΈμ ν | Pineapple |
| ν€μ | Kiwi |
| μ보카λ | Avocado |
| 체리 | Cherry |
| λΈλ£¨λ² 리 | Blueberry |
| λΌμ | Lime |
| λ λͺ¬ | Lemon |
| μλ₯ | Pomegranate |
| νλΌλ΄ | Hallabong (Jeju orange) |
π‘ Tip:
νλΌλ΄ (Hallabong) is a special type of citrus fruit grown on Jeju Island.
Itβs larger and sweeter than a regular tangerine and a favorite gift fruit in winter.
π Korean Seasonal Fruits
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| μ°ΈμΈ | Korean melon |
| κ° | Persimmon |
| λμΆ | Jujube |
| κ³Άκ° | Dried persimmon |
| μ΄κ΅¬ | Apricot |
| λ©λ‘ | Melon |
| 무νκ³Ό | Fig |
| μ μ | Yuzu (citron) |
π‘ Tip:
μ°ΈμΈ (Korean melon) is a must-try summer fruit, while κ° (persimmon) is popular in autumn.
Many Koreans also enjoy μ μμ°¨ (yuzu tea) made from μ μ (citron) during winter.
π¬ Words to Describe Taste
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| λ¬λ€ | Sweet |
| μλ€ | Sour |
| μ°λ€ | Bitter |
| μ±κ²λ€ | Bland / Mild |
| λ§μλ€ | Delicious |
| μ μ νλ€ | Fresh |
π‘ Example:
κ³ΌμΌμ΄ λ¬μμ! β The fruit is sweet!
볡μμκ° μ λ§ λ§μμ΄μ! β The peach is really delicious!
πΏ Summary
Korea offers a wide range of delicious fruits β from local favorites like hallabong and persimmons
to imported tropical fruits like mangoes and pineapples.
Learning Korean fruit vocabulary will help you describe your favorite fruits and their flavors like a native!
