How do you say "tomato" in Korean?

In Korean, "tomato" is 토마토 (tomato). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

토마토 is written using Hangul (Korean script). Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Korean pronunciation rules.

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Questions about 토마토

How do you pronounce 토마토?

토마토 is romanised as tomato in Korean. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is 토마토 written in Korean?

토마토 is written using Hangul (Korean script). The romanisation is tomato. Learning to read Hangul (Korean script) takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is 토마토 formal or casual?

토마토 is a common noun used in everyday Korean speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Korean language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.