English–Korean
“sweet potato” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkoguma
Example
어제 고구마를 샀어요.eo je ko gu ma reul sa sseo yo
I bought a sweet potato yesterday.
How to say “sweet potato” in Korean
“Sweet potato” in Korean is 고구마 (koguma).
A sweet, starchy root crop that grows underground and becomes soft when cooked.
Example sentences with 고구마
시장 길에서 군고구마 냄새가 났어요.si jang ki re seo kun go gu ma naem sae ga na sseo yo
The market street smelled of roasted sweet potatoes.
Tips for using 고구마
- Recognizing this everyday food word makes Korean grocery lists, market signs, and meal descriptions easier to understand.