πŸ“ Fruits in Korea: Learn Korean Fruit Vocabulary | K-Space Study

Learn common Korean words for fruits you’ll find in markets and supermarkets across Korea! 🍎
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.


🍎 Common Fruits in Korea

Korean English
사과 Apple
λ°° Pear
λ°”λ‚˜λ‚˜ Banana
μ˜€λ Œμ§€ Orange
κ·€ Mandarin orange / Tangerine
포도 Grape
λ”ΈκΈ° Strawberry
λ³΅μˆ­μ•„ Peach
μžλ‘ Plum
μˆ˜λ°• Watermelon

πŸ’‘ Tip:
In Korea, κ·€ (tangerines) are especially popular in winter β€” Jeju Island is famous for its sweet hallabong and tangerines!


🍍 Tropical and Imported Fruits

Korean English
망고 Mango
νŒŒμΈμ• ν”Œ Pineapple
ν‚€μœ„ Kiwi
아보카도 Avocado
체리 Cherry
블루베리 Blueberry
λΌμž„ Lime
레λͺ¬ Lemon
석λ₯˜ Pomegranate
ν•œλΌλ΄‰ Hallabong (Jeju orange)

πŸ’‘ Tip:
ν•œλΌλ΄‰ (Hallabong) is a special type of citrus fruit grown on Jeju Island.
It’s larger and sweeter than a regular tangerine and a favorite gift fruit in winter.


🍈 Korean Seasonal Fruits

Korean English
μ°Έμ™Έ Korean melon
감 Persimmon
λŒ€μΆ” Jujube
곢감 Dried persimmon
살ꡬ Apricot
λ©”λ‘  Melon
무화과 Fig
유자 Yuzu (citron)

πŸ’‘ Tip:
μ°Έμ™Έ (Korean melon) is a must-try summer fruit, while 감 (persimmon) is popular in autumn.
Many Koreans also enjoy 유자차 (yuzu tea) made from 유자 (citron) during winter.


🍬 Words to Describe Taste

Korean English
달닀 Sweet
μ‹œλ‹€ Sour
μ“°λ‹€ Bitter
싱겁닀 Bland / Mild
λ§›μžˆλ‹€ Delicious
μ‹ μ„ ν•˜λ‹€ Fresh

πŸ’‘ Example:
과일이 λ‹¬μ•„μš”! β†’ The fruit is sweet!
λ³΅μˆ­μ•„κ°€ 정말 λ§›μžˆμ–΄μš”! β†’ The peach is really delicious!


🌿 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!