Korean Dictionary
How to say “Sweet Potato” in Korean
고구마
Goguma
BeginnerFood
Usage & Context
고구마 (sweet potato) is one of Korea's most beloved foods, eaten roasted, steamed, or used in desserts and snacks. Roasted sweet potato vendors are a common sight on Korean streets in autumn and winter. 고구마 is also used colloquially to describe someone who is frustratingly slow or dense.
Example Sentence
길가에서 군고구마를 사먹었어요.
I bought and ate a roasted sweet potato from a street vendor.
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