Korean word

수박

Pronunciation

Romanizationsubak

Meaning

  • nounwatermelon

Example

여름에는 수박이 맛있다.yeo reu me neun su ba gi ma sit tta

Watermelon tastes good in summer.

Illustration for 수박 (watermelon)

More examples

익은 수박은 당도가 높다.i geun su ba geun tang do ga nop tta

Ripe watermelon is very sweet.

Core concept

A big, water-rich summer fruit with sweet flesh that helps cool people down.

Common phrases

  • 익은 수박i geun su bak

    ripe watermelon

  • 수박을 먹다su ba geul meok tta

    eat watermelon

Similar words

멜론mellon: A melon with a hard skin and pale, sweet flesh inside.
참외chamoe: A small yellow summer fruit with thin skin and crisp, sweet flesh.
과일kwail: An edible fruit produced by a plant and gathered or sold as food.

Definition in Korean

먹으면 수분과 단맛이 동시에 느껴지는 크고 무거운 여름용 과일.meo geu myeon su bun gwa tan ma si tong si e neu kkyeo ji neun keu go mu geo un yeo reu myong kwa il

Word origin

The historical formation of the word is uncertain, although it is commonly linked to the ideas of water and a gourd.

Usage tips

  • A helpful usage contrast is that this noun names the fruit itself, while English often adds words such as slice or piece when talking about how it is served.

Related words

  • 수박씨subakssiwatermelon seednoun

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