Korean word

무

Pronunciation

Romanizationmu

Meaning

  • nounradish

Example

시장에 무를 샀어요.si jang e mu reul sa sseo yo

I bought a radish at the market.

Illustration for 무 (radish)

More examples

어제 집에서 무국을 끓였어요.eo je chi be seo mu gu geul kkeu ryeo sseo yo

Yesterday, I cooked radish soup at home.

Core concept

A large white root that is cooked in soups and side dishes or eaten raw.

Common phrases

  • 무김치mu gim chi

    radish kimchi

  • 무국mu guk

    radish soup

Similar words

무우muu: A casual everyday name for a large white radish.
단무지tanmuji: A yellow pickled radish served as a sweet and sour side dish.

Definition in Korean

흰색의 굵은 뿌리채소로 국과 반찬에 자주 쓰이며 생으로도 먹는다.hin sae gui kul geun ppu ri chae so ro kuk kkwa pan cha ne cha ju sseu i myeo saeng eu ro do meong neun da

Word origin

This is an old native Korean word for a cultivated root vegetable, and its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • The English word radish covers several shapes and colors, while this Korean word commonly brings a large white cooking vegetable to mind.

Related words

  • 무말랭이mumallaengidried radish stripsnoun
  • 무청mucheongradish leavesnoun

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