Korean learner dictionary
고구마 meaning and pronunciation
goguma · sweet potato; yam
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 28058Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고ː구마Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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껍질이 갈색 또는 붉은 색으로 속살은 노르스름하고 맛은 달면서 구수한, 식물의 뿌리.
English: sweet potato; yam — The root of a plant with a brown or red skin, with yellow insides which taste sweet and savory.
Examples
- 삶은 고구마.
- 고구마 껍질.
- 고구마 잎.
- 고구마 줄기.
- 고구마 튀김.
- 고구마를 먹다.
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