Korean · Food & Drink

"Mushroom" in Korean: 버섯

버섯beoseot

Say it: beoseotnoun/pʌsʌt̚/

Mushroom in Korean is 버섯 (beoseot). 버섯 is mushroom; names such as 표고버섯 specify a particular variety.

Preparing ingredients

버섯을 잘게 썰어요.

beoseoseul jalge sseoreoyo.

I chop the mushroom finely.
Explore ChatPal

Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free

How to pronounce 버섯

Say it

beoseot

/pʌsʌt̚/

버섯 (beoseot) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final t in 버섯 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.

"Mushroom" in Korean: quick reference

KoreanEnglish
버섯beoseotMushroom

Basic dictionary noun.

버섯볶음beoseotbokkeumstir-fried mushrooms

A useful combination with 버섯.

버섯을beoseoseulMushroom (as an object)

Use 을 when 버섯 is the object of an action.

How to use 버섯 in real life

  1. 1Preparing ingredients

    버섯을 잘게 썰어요.

    beoseoseul jalge sseoreoyo.

    I chop the mushroom finely.

    버섯을 uses 을 to mark an object.

  2. 2Buying vegetables

    버섯을 시장에서 사요.

    beoseoseul sijangeseo sayo.

    I buy mushroom at the market.

    버섯을 uses 을 to mark an object.

  3. 3Checking ingredients

    이 요리에 버섯이 들어가요?

    i yorie beoseosi deureogayo?

    Does this dish contain mushroom?

    버섯이 marks 버섯 as the subject.

Mistakes English speakers make with 버섯

Incorrect: 버섯를 잘게 썰어요.

Correct: 버섯을 잘게 썰어요.

When practicing mushroom, use the correct particle or copula after 버섯; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.

Incorrect: 버섯예요.

Correct: 버섯이에요.

When practicing mushroom, when identifying something as 버섯, use 버섯이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.

Good to know

버섯 is mushroom; names such as 표고버섯 specify a particular variety. The combination 버섯볶음 (beoseotbokkeum) means stir-fried mushrooms.

Read this practice conversation aloud

Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 버섯

  1. Partner

    이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?

    i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?

    Shall we say a sentence using this expression?

  2. You

    버섯을 잘게 썰어요.

    beoseoseul jalge sseoreoyo.

    I chop the mushroom finely.

  3. Partner

    좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?

    joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?

    Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?

  4. You

    버섯을 시장에서 사요.

    beoseoseul sijangeseo sayo.

    I buy mushroom at the market.

This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.

Explore ChatPal

"Mushroom" in other languages

FAQ

Common questions about "Mushroom" in Korean

What does 버섯 mean in Korean?

Mushroom in Korean is 버섯 (beoseot). 버섯 is mushroom; names such as 표고버섯 specify a particular variety.

How do I use 버섯볶음?

버섯볶음 (beoseotbokkeum) means stir-fried mushrooms. 버섯 is mushroom; names such as 표고버섯 specify a particular variety.

Which object particle goes after 버섯?

Use 을: 버섯을. For example, 버섯을 잘게 썰어요. means “I chop the mushroom finely.”

How is 버섯 pronounced?

버섯 (beoseot) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final t in 버섯 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.

Use these words in a conversation

Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.

Learn a word, then use it out loud

  1. Step 1: See it in context
  2. Step 2: Say it out loud
  3. Step 3: Get feedback
  4. Step 4: Use it in real scenarios

Ready to say it out loud?

Explore ChatPal for spoken language practice. Check the app for available languages, try real scenarios, and get personalized feedback on your speaking.

Start with 7 days free.