Korean Dictionary
How to say “Chestnut” in Korean
밤
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Usage & Context
A nut that is also the Korean word for 'night' (context-dependent). Chestnuts (밤) are roasted and sold as popular street food in autumn and winter — 군밤 (roasted chestnuts) are a classic cold-weather snack. Used in traditional desserts, 약밥 (sweet rice), and as banchan. Chestnut trees (밤나무) dot Korean hillsides.
Example Sentence
겨울에 길거리에서 파는 군밤이 너무 맛있어요.
Roasted chestnuts sold on the street in winter are so delicious.
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