Plants play a vital role in our environment and daily lives. Whether you're discussing flowers, trees, or agricultural crops, knowing these 50 essential Korean words related to plants will help expand your vocabulary and understanding.
나무 (Namu) - Tree
꽃 (Kkot) - Flower
풀 (Pul) - Grass
잎 (Ip) - Leaf
줄기 (Julgi) - Stem
뿌리 (Ppuri) - Root
열매 (Yeolmae) - Fruit (on a tree)
씨앗 (Ssiat) - Seed
가지 (Gaji) - Branch
덩굴 (Deonggul) - Vine
장미 (Jangmi) - Rose
국화 (Gukhwa) - Chrysanthemum
해바라기 (Haebaragi) - Sunflower
벚꽃 (Beotkkot) - Cherry blossom
백합 (Baekhap) - Lily
튤립 (Tyullip) - Tulip
무궁화 (Mugunghwa) - Hibiscus (Korea’s national flower)
수선화 (Suseonhwa) - Daffodil
연꽃 (Yeonkkot) - Lotus
라벤더 (Rabendeo) - Lavender
소나무 (Sonamu) - Pine tree
참나무 (Chamnamu) - Oak tree
단풍나무 (Danpungnamu) - Maple tree
버드나무 (Beodeunamu) - Willow tree
유칼립투스 (Yukalliptuseu) - Eucalyptus
대나무 (Daenamu) - Bamboo
사과나무 (Sagwanamu) - Apple tree
감나무 (Gamnamu) - Persimmon tree
바오밥나무 (Baobabnamu) - Baobab tree
코코넛나무 (Kokoneutnamu) - Coconut tree
벼 (Byeo) - Rice plant
보리 (Bori) - Barley
밀 (Mil) - Wheat
옥수수 (Oksusu) - Corn
콩 (Kong) - Soybean
감자 (Gamja) - Potato
고구마 (Goguma) - Sweet potato
당근 (Dangeun) - Carrot
양파 (Yangpa) - Onion
마늘 (Maneul) - Garlic
화분 (Hwabun) - Flowerpot
정원 (Jeongwon) - Garden
잔디 (Jandi) - Lawn
숲 (Sup) - Forest
덤불 (Deombul) - Bush
씨뿌리기 (Ssippurigi) - Sowing seeds
거름 (Georeum) - Fertilizer
가꾸다 (Gakkuda) - To cultivate
수확 (Suhwak) - Harvest
화초 (Hwacho) - Houseplant