Korean · Food & Drink
"Strawberry" in Korean: 딸기
딸기ttalgi
Strawberry in Korean is 딸기 (ttalgi). 딸기 begins with tense ㄸ; it is not the same initial sound as ordinary ㄷ.
Shopping for fruit
시장에서 딸기를 샀어요.sijangeseo ttalgireul sasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 딸기
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ttalgi
/t͈alki/
딸기 (ttalgi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 딸기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Strawberry" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 딸기ttalgi | Strawberry Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 딸기잼ttalgijaem | strawberry jam A useful combination with 딸기. | A useful combination with 딸기. |
| 딸기를ttalgireul | Strawberry (as an object) Use 를 when 딸기 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 딸기 is the object of an action. |
How to use 딸기 in real life
- 1Shopping for fruit
시장에서 딸기를 샀어요.
sijangeseo ttalgireul sasseoyo.
I bought strawberry at the market.
딸기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting fruit
이 딸기가 달아요.
i ttalgiga darayo.
This strawberry is sweet.
딸기가 marks 딸기 as the subject.
- 3Preparing a snack
딸기를 씻어 주세요.
ttalgireul ssiseo juseyo.
Please wash the strawberry.
딸기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 딸기
Incorrect: 시장에서 딸기을 샀어요.
Correct: 시장에서 딸기를 샀어요.
When practicing strawberry, use the correct particle or copula after 딸기; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 딸기이에요.
Correct: 딸기예요.
When practicing strawberry, when identifying something as 딸기, use 딸기예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
딸기 begins with tense ㄸ; it is not the same initial sound as ordinary ㄷ. The combination 딸기잼 (ttalgijaem) means strawberry jam.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 딸기
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 딸기를 샀어요.
sijangeseo ttalgireul sasseoyo.
I bought strawberry at the market.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 딸기가 달아요.
i ttalgiga darayo.
This strawberry is sweet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Strawberry" in Korean
What does 딸기 mean in Korean?
Strawberry in Korean is 딸기 (ttalgi). 딸기 begins with tense ㄸ; it is not the same initial sound as ordinary ㄷ.
How do I use 딸기잼?
딸기잼 (ttalgijaem) means strawberry jam. 딸기 begins with tense ㄸ; it is not the same initial sound as ordinary ㄷ.
Which object particle goes after 딸기?
Use 를: 딸기를. For example, 시장에서 딸기를 샀어요. means “I bought strawberry at the market.”
How is 딸기 pronounced?
딸기 (ttalgi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 딸기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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