Korean · Food & Drink
"Banana" in Korean: 바나나
바나나banana
Banana in Korean is 바나나 (banana). 바나나 is the fruit; 껍질 names its peel rather than the flesh.
Shopping for fruit
시장에서 바나나를 샀어요.sijangeseo bananareul sasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 바나나
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banana
/panana/
바나나 (banana) has 3 Hangul syllables. 바나나 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Banana" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 바나나banana | Banana Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 바나나 껍질banana kkeopjil | banana peel A useful combination with 바나나. | A useful combination with 바나나. |
| 바나나를bananareul | Banana (as an object) Use 를 when 바나나 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 바나나 is the object of an action. |
How to use 바나나 in real life
- 1Shopping for fruit
시장에서 바나나를 샀어요.
sijangeseo bananareul sasseoyo.
I bought banana at the market.
바나나를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting fruit
이 바나나가 달아요.
i bananaga darayo.
This banana is sweet.
바나나가 marks 바나나 as the subject.
- 3Preparing a snack
바나나를 씻어 주세요.
bananareul ssiseo juseyo.
Please wash the banana.
바나나를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 바나나
Incorrect: 시장에서 바나나을 샀어요.
Correct: 시장에서 바나나를 샀어요.
When practicing banana, use the correct particle or copula after 바나나; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 바나나이에요.
Correct: 바나나예요.
When practicing banana, when identifying something as 바나나, use 바나나예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
바나나 is the fruit; 껍질 names its peel rather than the flesh. The combination 바나나 껍질 (banana kkeopjil) means banana peel.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 바나나
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 바나나를 샀어요.
sijangeseo bananareul sasseoyo.
I bought banana at the market.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 바나나가 달아요.
i bananaga darayo.
This banana is sweet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Banana" in Korean
What does 바나나 mean in Korean?
Banana in Korean is 바나나 (banana). 바나나 is the fruit; 껍질 names its peel rather than the flesh.
How do I use 바나나 껍질?
바나나 껍질 (banana kkeopjil) means banana peel. 바나나 is the fruit; 껍질 names its peel rather than the flesh.
Which object particle goes after 바나나?
Use 를: 바나나를. For example, 시장에서 바나나를 샀어요. means “I bought banana at the market.”
How is 바나나 pronounced?
바나나 (banana) has 3 Hangul syllables. 바나나 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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