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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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!