Korean · Food & Drink
"Mango" in Korean: 망고
망고manggo
Mango in Korean is 망고 (manggo). 망고 names mango; 익다 can describe ripeness as well as cooking depending on context.
Shopping for fruit
시장에서 망고를 샀어요.sijangeseo manggoreul sasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 망고
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manggo
/maŋko/
망고 (manggo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 망고 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Mango" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 망고manggo | Mango Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 잘 익은 망고jal igeun manggo | ripe mango A useful combination with 망고. | A useful combination with 망고. |
| 망고를manggoreul | Mango (as an object) Use 를 when 망고 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 망고 is the object of an action. |
How to use 망고 in real life
- 1Shopping for fruit
시장에서 망고를 샀어요.
sijangeseo manggoreul sasseoyo.
I bought mango at the market.
망고를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting fruit
이 망고가 달아요.
i manggoga darayo.
This mango is sweet.
망고가 marks 망고 as the subject.
- 3Preparing a snack
망고를 씻어 주세요.
manggoreul ssiseo juseyo.
Please wash the mango.
망고를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 망고
Incorrect: 시장에서 망고을 샀어요.
Correct: 시장에서 망고를 샀어요.
When practicing mango, use the correct particle or copula after 망고; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 망고이에요.
Correct: 망고예요.
When practicing mango, when identifying something as 망고, use 망고예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
망고 names mango; 익다 can describe ripeness as well as cooking depending on context. The combination 잘 익은 망고 (jal igeun manggo) means ripe mango.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 망고
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 망고를 샀어요.
sijangeseo manggoreul sasseoyo.
I bought mango at the market.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 망고가 달아요.
i manggoga darayo.
This mango is sweet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mango" in Korean
What does 망고 mean in Korean?
Mango in Korean is 망고 (manggo). 망고 names mango; 익다 can describe ripeness as well as cooking depending on context.
How do I use 잘 익은 망고?
잘 익은 망고 (jal igeun manggo) means ripe mango. 망고 names mango; 익다 can describe ripeness as well as cooking depending on context.
Which object particle goes after 망고?
Use 를: 망고를. For example, 시장에서 망고를 샀어요. means “I bought mango at the market.”
How is 망고 pronounced?
망고 (manggo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 망고 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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