π₯¬ μ±μ (Vegetables) in Korean
The Korean word for vegetables is μ±μ (chae-so) or μΌμ± (ya-chae).
Whether you’re shopping at a Korean market, ordering at a restaurant, or cooking Korean dishes, knowing vegetable names in Korean is super helpful!
In this post, you’ll learn 30+ Korean vegetable names with pronunciation and meanings. Save this Korean vocabulary list and start practicing today!
π₯ Leafy Vegetables (μμ±μ)
Leafy greens are commonly used in Korean cuisine, from wraps to soups!
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μμΆ | sang-chu | Lettuce |
| μμμΆ | yang-sang-chu | Iceberg lettuce |
| μκΈμΉ | si-geum-chi | Spinach |
| λ°°μΆ | bae-chu | Napa cabbage |
| μΌμΌ | ke-il | Kale |
| κΉ»μ | kkaet-ip | Perilla leaf |
π₯ Root Vegetables (λΏλ¦¬μ±μ)
Root vegetables are often used in Korean stews, side dishes, and kimchi!
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| κ°μ | gam-ja | Potato |
| κ³ κ΅¬λ§ | go-gu-ma | Sweet potato |
| λΉκ·Ό | dang-geun | Carrot |
| 무 | mu | Radish |
| λΉνΈ | bi-teu | Beet |
| μ°κ·Ό | yeon-geun | Lotus root |
π Other Common Vegetables
Here are more everyday vegetables used in Korean dishes!
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ν λ§ν | to-ma-to | Tomato |
| μ€μ΄ | o-i | Cucumber |
| κ°μ§ | ga-ji | Eggplant |
| κ³ μΆ | go-chu | Chili pepper |
| νΌλ§ | pi-mang | Bell pepper |
| νν리카 | pa-peu-ri-ka | Paprika |
| μ νΈλ° | ae-ho-bak | Korean zucchini |
| νΈλ° | ho-bak | Pumpkin |
π§ Aromatic Vegetables (μλ μ±μ)
These are key ingredients in many Korean recipes!
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λ§λ | ma-neul | Garlic |
| μν | yang-pa | Onion |
| ν | pa | Green onion |
| μκ° | saeng-gang | Ginger |
π½ Beans & Legumes
Beans and legumes are used in Korean side dishes, stews, and tofu-making.
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 콩 | kong | Bean |
| μλ콩 | wan-du-kong | Green pea |
| κ°λ콩 | gang-nang-kong | Kidney bean |
| λλΆ | du-bu | Tofu (made from soybeans) |
| μ₯μμ | ok-su-su | Corn |
π Mushrooms (λ²μ―) in Korean
Mushrooms are a popular ingredient in Korean stews, soups, and stir-fries!
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λ²μ― | beo-seot | Mushroom |
| νκ³ λ²μ― | pyo-go-beo-seot | Shiitake mushroom |
| λν리λ²μ― | neu-ta-ri-beo-seot | Oyster mushroom |
| ν½μ΄λ²μ― | paeng-i-beo-seot | Enoki mushroom |
π― Practice Time!
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1οΈβ£ How do you say “onion” in Korean? π§
2οΈβ£ What is “green onion” in Korean? πΏ
3οΈβ£ Whatβs the difference between “λ°°μΆ” and “μμμΆ”? π₯¬
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