Korean word

농산물

Pronunciation

Romanizationnongsanmul

Meaning

  • nounproduce

Example

이 가게는 농산물이 신선해요.i ka ge neun nong san mu ri sin seon hae yo

The produce at this store is fresh.

Illustration for 농산물 (produce)

More examples

주말에 농산물 시장에서 채소를 샀어요.chu ma re nong san mul si jang e seo chae so reul sa sseo yo

I bought vegetables at the produce market over the weekend.

Core concept

The collective harvest of cultivated land, including both food crops and their basic materials.

Common phrases

  • 신선한 농산물sin seon han nong san mul

    fresh produce

  • 농산물 시장nong san mul si jang

    produce market

  • 국산 농산물kuk ssan nong san mul

    domestic produce

Similar words

농작물nongjangmul: A cultivated field crop gathered after it has grown.
채소chaeso: Edible leaves, stems, roots, or other plant parts used as food.
과일kwail: The edible fruit of a plant, whether freshly picked or sold in a shop.
곡물kongmul: The edible seeds of cereal crops, including rice and wheat.

Definition in Korean

논과 밭 등 농업에서 생산된 곡물·채소·과일 등과 그 원재료를 통틀어 이르는 말non gwa pat teung nong eo be seo saeng san doen kong mul chae so kwa il teung gwa keu won jae ryo reul tong teu reo i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements for farming, producing, and material, which together point to agricultural output.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often associate produce mainly with fresh fruits and vegetables, but this Korean term can also cover grains and materials used as inputs.

Opposites

  • 공산품kongsanpummanufactured goodsnoun

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