How to say corn in Korean

Meaning

옥수수 means corn, the yellow kernels that grow on a cob. People use this word for corn you eat at home, buy at a market, or enjoy as a snack. You may hear it for boiled corn, grilled corn, or corn in other foods.

Example sentences

1. 옥수수를 먹어요.

   I eat corn.

2. 엄마가 옥수수를 삶아요.

   Mom boils corn.

3. 옥수수는 맛있어요.

   Corn is tasty.

4. 캠핑장에서 옥수수를 구워요.

   We grill corn at the campsite.