Korean · Food & Drink
"Cherry" in Korean: 체리
체리cheri
Cherry in Korean is 체리 (cheri). 체리 is the fruit; 알 can count individual cherries in a snack portion.
Shopping for fruit
시장에서 체리를 샀어요.sijangeseo cherireul sasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 체리
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cheri
/tɕʰeɾi/
체리 (cheri) has 2 Hangul syllables. 체리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Cherry" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 체리cheri | Cherry Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 체리 한 알cheri han al | one cherry A useful combination with 체리. | A useful combination with 체리. |
| 체리를cherireul | Cherry (as an object) Use 를 when 체리 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 체리 is the object of an action. |
How to use 체리 in real life
- 1Shopping for fruit
시장에서 체리를 샀어요.
sijangeseo cherireul sasseoyo.
I bought cherry at the market.
체리를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting fruit
이 체리가 달아요.
i cheriga darayo.
This cherry is sweet.
체리가 marks 체리 as the subject.
- 3Preparing a snack
체리를 씻어 주세요.
cherireul ssiseo juseyo.
Please wash the cherry.
체리를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 체리
Incorrect: 시장에서 체리을 샀어요.
Correct: 시장에서 체리를 샀어요.
When practicing cherry, use the correct particle or copula after 체리; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 체리이에요.
Correct: 체리예요.
When practicing cherry, when identifying something as 체리, use 체리예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
체리 is the fruit; 알 can count individual cherries in a snack portion. The combination 체리 한 알 (cheri han al) means one cherry.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 체리
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 체리를 샀어요.
sijangeseo cherireul sasseoyo.
I bought cherry at the market.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 체리가 달아요.
i cheriga darayo.
This cherry is sweet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cherry" in Korean
What does 체리 mean in Korean?
Cherry in Korean is 체리 (cheri). 체리 is the fruit; 알 can count individual cherries in a snack portion.
How do I use 체리 한 알?
체리 한 알 (cheri han al) means one cherry. 체리 is the fruit; 알 can count individual cherries in a snack portion.
Which object particle goes after 체리?
Use 를: 체리를. For example, 시장에서 체리를 샀어요. means “I bought cherry at the market.”
How is 체리 pronounced?
체리 (cheri) has 2 Hangul syllables. 체리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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