Korean · Food & Drink
"Apple" in Korean: 사과
사과sagwa
Apple in Korean is 사과 (sagwa). 사과 means apple or apology; 먹다 and fruit counters signal the apple meaning.
Shopping for fruit
시장에서 사과를 샀어요.sijangeseo sagwareul sasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 사과
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sagwa
/sakwa/
사과 (sagwa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사과 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Apple" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사과sagwa | Apple Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 사과 한 개sagwa han gae | one apple A useful combination with 사과. | A useful combination with 사과. |
| 사과를sagwareul | Apple (as an object) Use 를 when 사과 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 사과 is the object of an action. |
How to use 사과 in real life
- 1Shopping for fruit
시장에서 사과를 샀어요.
sijangeseo sagwareul sasseoyo.
I bought apple at the market.
사과를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting fruit
이 사과가 달아요.
i sagwaga darayo.
This apple is sweet.
사과가 marks 사과 as the subject.
- 3Preparing a snack
사과를 씻어 주세요.
sagwareul ssiseo juseyo.
Please wash the apple.
사과를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사과
Incorrect: 시장에서 사과을 샀어요.
Correct: 시장에서 사과를 샀어요.
When practicing apple, use the correct particle or copula after 사과; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 사과이에요.
Correct: 사과예요.
When practicing apple, when identifying something as 사과, use 사과예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
사과 means apple or apology; 먹다 and fruit counters signal the apple meaning. The combination 사과 한 개 (sagwa han gae) means one apple.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 사과
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
시장에서 사과를 샀어요.
sijangeseo sagwareul sasseoyo.
I bought apple at the market.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 사과가 달아요.
i sagwaga darayo.
This apple is sweet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Apple" in Korean
What does 사과 mean in Korean?
Apple in Korean is 사과 (sagwa). 사과 means apple or apology; 먹다 and fruit counters signal the apple meaning.
How do I use 사과 한 개?
사과 한 개 (sagwa han gae) means one apple. 사과 means apple or apology; 먹다 and fruit counters signal the apple meaning.
Which object particle goes after 사과?
Use 를: 사과를. For example, 시장에서 사과를 샀어요. means “I bought apple at the market.”
How is 사과 pronounced?
사과 (sagwa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사과 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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