How to say sweet potato in Korean

Meaning

A sweet potato is a sweet, soft root vegetable that people often eat baked, steamed, or roasted. In Korean, this food is called 고구마. You can use this word when talking about meals, snacks, shopping, or cooking at home.

Example sentences

1. 고구마를 먹었어요.

   I ate a sweet potato.

2. 엄마가 고구마를 굽고 있어요.

   Mom is roasting a sweet potato.

3. 학교 앞에서 고구마를 샀어요.

   I bought sweet potatoes in front of the school.

4. 시장에 고구마가 많아요.

   There are many sweet potatoes at the market.

5. 기차에서 고구마를 먹었어요.

   I ate a sweet potato on the train.