Korean word

꽃

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkot

Meaning

  • nounflower

Example

생일이라서 꽃을 샀어요.saeng i ri ra seo kko cheul sa sseo yo

I bought flowers because it was my birthday.

Illustration for 꽃 (flower)

More examples

집 앞에 꽃이 피었어요.chip a pe kko chi pi eo sseo yo

Flowers have bloomed in front of the house.

Core concept

A colorful, often fragrant part of a plant that helps it reproduce.

Common phrases

  • 꽃을 사다kko cheul sa da

    buy flowers

  • 꽃을 선물하다kko cheul seon mul ha da

    give flowers as a gift

  • 꽃이 피다kko chi pi da

    flowers bloom

Similar words

꽃송이kkotssongi: A word used when counting one flower or a small bunch of flowers.
꽃다발kkotttabal: Several flowers arranged and wrapped or tied together for someone.

Definition in Korean

식물의 번식 기관으로, 색과 향기로 곤충이나 새를 끌어들여 씨를 맺게 하는 부분.sing mu rui peon sik ki gwa neu ro saek kkwa hyang gi ro kon chung i na sae reul kkeu reo deu ryeo ssi reul maet kke ha neun pu bun

Word origin

This is a native Korean word whose exact historical origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Korean often uses a special counting word for individual flowers, so a number does not directly modify the noun.

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