English–Korean
“tree” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationnamu
Example
마당에 나무가 있어요.ma dang e na mu ga i sseo yo
There is a tree in the yard.
How to say “tree” in Korean
“Tree” in Korean is 나무 (namu).
A large rooted plant that grows a trunk and branches, along with the useful material obtained from it.
Example sentences with 나무
봄에 나무를 심었어요.po me na mu reul si meo sseo yo
I planted a tree in spring.
Tips for using 나무
- English usually separates tree and wood, but Korean can use this one everyday noun for both, so the context shows which meaning is intended.