English–Korean

“persimmon” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkam

Example

가을에는 감이 맛있다.ka eu re neun ka mi ma sit tta

Persimmons taste good in fall.

Illustration for 감 (persimmon)

How to say “persimmon” in Korean

“Persimmon” in Korean is 감 (kam).

A round, sweet orange fruit that ripens in autumn and can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked.

Full entry for 감: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 감

시장에서 신선한 감을 샀어요.si jang e seo sin seon han ka meul sa sseo yo

I bought a fresh persimmon at the market.

Tips for using 감

  • Some persimmons are astringent when unripe, while ripe or dried ones become much sweeter.

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