Korean word

감

Pronunciation

Romanizationkam

Meaning

  • nounpersimmon

Example

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

Persimmons taste good in fall.

Illustration for 감 (persimmon)

More examples

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

I bought a fresh persimmon at the market.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 감을 먹다ka meul meok tta

    eat a persimmon

  • 감이 익다ka mi ik tta

    a persimmon ripens

  • 감나무kam na mu

    persimmon tree

Similar words

단감tangam: A naturally sweet persimmon with little mouth-drying taste, often eaten fresh.
떫은감tteolbeungam: A persimmon with a strong mouth-drying taste that is usually ripened or processed before eating.
곶감kotkkam: A soft, sweet fruit made by drying a persimmon.
홍시hongsi: A very soft, sweet persimmon with a smooth, almost melting texture.

Definition in Korean

가을에 익어 껍질이 주황색인 단맛 나는 둥근 열매로, 생으로 먹거나 말리거나 요리 재료로 쓰인다.ka eu re i geo kkeop jji ri chu hwang sae gin tan mat na neun tung geun yeol mae ro saeng eu ro meok kkeo na mal li geo na yo ri chae ryo ro sseu in da

Word origin

The word is a native Korean name for persimmon, traditionally represented in writing by a Chinese character for the same fruit.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • feelingnoun
  • intuitionnoun

Related words

  • 곶감kotkkamdried persimmonnoun
  • 감나무kamnamupersimmon treenoun

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