Korean · Food & Drink
"Corn" in Korean: 옥수수
옥수수oksusu
Corn in Korean is 옥수수 (oksusu). 옥수수 names corn; 알 counts kernels rather than whole cobs.
Preparing ingredients
옥수수를 잘게 썰어요.oksusureul jalge sseoreoyo.
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How to pronounce 옥수수
Say it
oksusu
/ok̚s͈usu/
옥수수 (oksusu) has 3 Hangul syllables. 옥수수 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Corn" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 옥수수oksusu | Corn Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 삶은 옥수수salmeun oksusu | boiled corn A useful combination with 옥수수. | A useful combination with 옥수수. |
| 옥수수를oksusureul | Corn (as an object) Use 를 when 옥수수 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 옥수수 is the object of an action. |
How to use 옥수수 in real life
- 1Preparing ingredients
옥수수를 잘게 썰어요.
oksusureul jalge sseoreoyo.
I chop the corn finely.
옥수수를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Buying vegetables
옥수수를 시장에서 사요.
oksusureul sijangeseo sayo.
I buy corn at the market.
옥수수를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Checking ingredients
이 요리에 옥수수가 들어가요?
i yorie oksusuga deureogayo?
Does this dish contain corn?
옥수수가 marks 옥수수 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 옥수수
Incorrect: 옥수수을 잘게 썰어요.
Correct: 옥수수를 잘게 썰어요.
When practicing corn, use the correct particle or copula after 옥수수; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 옥수수이에요.
Correct: 옥수수예요.
When practicing corn, when identifying something as 옥수수, use 옥수수예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
옥수수 names corn; 알 counts kernels rather than whole cobs. The combination 삶은 옥수수 (salmeun oksusu) means boiled corn.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 옥수수
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
옥수수를 잘게 썰어요.
oksusureul jalge sseoreoyo.
I chop the corn finely.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
옥수수를 시장에서 사요.
oksusureul sijangeseo sayo.
I buy corn at the market.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Corn" in Korean
What does 옥수수 mean in Korean?
Corn in Korean is 옥수수 (oksusu). 옥수수 names corn; 알 counts kernels rather than whole cobs.
How do I use 삶은 옥수수?
삶은 옥수수 (salmeun oksusu) means boiled corn. 옥수수 names corn; 알 counts kernels rather than whole cobs.
Which object particle goes after 옥수수?
Use 를: 옥수수를. For example, 옥수수를 잘게 썰어요. means “I chop the corn finely.”
How is 옥수수 pronounced?
옥수수 (oksusu) has 3 Hangul syllables. 옥수수 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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