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"Peach" in Korean: 복숭아
복숭아boksunga
Peach in Korean is 복숭아 (boksunga). 복숭아 is peach; 씨 refers to the stone inside it.
Shopping for fruit
시장에서 복숭아를 샀어요.sijangeseo boksungareul sasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 복숭아
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boksunga
/pok̚s͈uŋa/
복숭아 (boksunga) has 3 Hangul syllables. 복숭아 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Peach" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 복숭아boksunga | Peach Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 복숭아 한 개boksunga han gae | one peach A useful combination with 복숭아. | A useful combination with 복숭아. |
| 복숭아를boksungareul | Peach (as an object) Use 를 when 복숭아 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 복숭아 is the object of an action. |
How to use 복숭아 in real life
- 1Shopping for fruit
시장에서 복숭아를 샀어요.
sijangeseo boksungareul sasseoyo.
I bought peach at the market.
복숭아를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting fruit
이 복숭아가 달아요.
i boksungaga darayo.
This peach is sweet.
복숭아가 marks 복숭아 as the subject.
- 3Preparing a snack
복숭아를 씻어 주세요.
boksungareul ssiseo juseyo.
Please wash the peach.
복숭아를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 복숭아
Incorrect: 시장에서 복숭아을 샀어요.
Correct: 시장에서 복숭아를 샀어요.
When practicing peach, use the correct particle or copula after 복숭아; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 복숭아이에요.
Correct: 복숭아예요.
When practicing peach, when identifying something as 복숭아, use 복숭아예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
복숭아 is peach; 씨 refers to the stone inside it. The combination 복숭아 한 개 (boksunga han gae) means one peach.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 복숭아
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 복숭아를 샀어요.
sijangeseo boksungareul sasseoyo.
I bought peach at the market.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 복숭아가 달아요.
i boksungaga darayo.
This peach is sweet.
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 "Peach" in Korean
What does 복숭아 mean in Korean?
Peach in Korean is 복숭아 (boksunga). 복숭아 is peach; 씨 refers to the stone inside it.
How do I use 복숭아 한 개?
복숭아 한 개 (boksunga han gae) means one peach. 복숭아 is peach; 씨 refers to the stone inside it.
Which object particle goes after 복숭아?
Use 를: 복숭아를. For example, 시장에서 복숭아를 샀어요. means “I bought peach at the market.”
How is 복숭아 pronounced?
복숭아 (boksunga) has 3 Hangul syllables. 복숭아 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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