How do you say "grape" in Korean?

포도

podo

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "grape" is 포도 (podo).

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Pronunciation

"podo" splits cleanly into po-do; treat each chunk as its own short beat and resist the urge to draw out the last one.

Writing and usage

포도 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그는 초록색 포도를 입에 넣었다.

geuneun choroksaek podoreul ibe neoeotda.

He popped a green grape into his mouth.

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How to remember 포도

Say "podo" as if it were a nickname someone gave the thing in 'He popped a green grape into his mouth.' — a slightly silly nickname sticks best.

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Questions about 포도

How do you pronounce 포도?

"podo" splits cleanly into po-do; treat each chunk as its own short beat and resist the urge to draw out the last one.

Is 포도 formal or casual?

포도 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 포도 written in Korean?

포도 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as podo.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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