How do you say "pea" in Korean?

완두콩

wandukong

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "pea" is 완두콩 (wandukong).

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Pronunciation

Try “wandukong” in wan-duk-ong, keeping the tongue light and each vowel short throughout.

Writing and usage

완두콩 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

달콤한 초록 완두콩이 접시에서 굴러떨어졌다.

dalkomhan chorok wandukongi jeopsieseo gulreotteoreojyeotda.

A sweet green pea rolled off the plate.

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How to remember 완두콩

“wandukong” rhymes loosely with the idea of a bright green ball rolling off a plate, so let that image do the remembering for you.

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Questions about 완두콩

How do you pronounce 완두콩?

Try “wandukong” in wan-duk-ong, keeping the tongue light and each vowel short throughout.

Is 완두콩 formal or casual?

완두콩 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 완두콩 written in Korean?

완두콩 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as wandukong.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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