Korean · Food & Drink
"Watermelon" in Korean: 수박
수박subak
Watermelon in Korean is 수박 (subak). 수박 한 통 counts a whole watermelon; 조각 counts cut pieces.
Shopping for fruit
시장에서 수박을 샀어요.sijangeseo subageul sasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 수박
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subak
/supak̚/
수박 (subak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 수박 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Watermelon" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 수박subak | Watermelon Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 수박 한 통subak han tong | one whole watermelon A useful combination with 수박. | A useful combination with 수박. |
| 수박을subageul | Watermelon (as an object) Use 을 when 수박 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 수박 is the object of an action. |
How to use 수박 in real life
- 1Shopping for fruit
시장에서 수박을 샀어요.
sijangeseo subageul sasseoyo.
I bought watermelon at the market.
수박을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Tasting fruit
이 수박이 달아요.
i subagi darayo.
This watermelon is sweet.
수박이 marks 수박 as the subject.
- 3Preparing a snack
수박을 씻어 주세요.
subageul ssiseo juseyo.
Please wash the watermelon.
수박을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 수박
Incorrect: 시장에서 수박를 샀어요.
Correct: 시장에서 수박을 샀어요.
When practicing watermelon, use the correct particle or copula after 수박; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 수박예요.
Correct: 수박이에요.
When practicing watermelon, when identifying something as 수박, use 수박이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
수박 한 통 counts a whole watermelon; 조각 counts cut pieces. The combination 수박 한 통 (subak han tong) means one whole watermelon.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 수박
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 수박을 샀어요.
sijangeseo subageul sasseoyo.
I bought watermelon at the market.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 수박이 달아요.
i subagi darayo.
This watermelon is sweet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Watermelon" in Korean
What does 수박 mean in Korean?
Watermelon in Korean is 수박 (subak). 수박 한 통 counts a whole watermelon; 조각 counts cut pieces.
How do I use 수박 한 통?
수박 한 통 (subak han tong) means one whole watermelon. 수박 한 통 counts a whole watermelon; 조각 counts cut pieces.
Which object particle goes after 수박?
Use 을: 수박을. For example, 시장에서 수박을 샀어요. means “I bought watermelon at the market.”
How is 수박 pronounced?
수박 (subak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 수박 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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