How to say plant root in Korean

Korean: 뿌리[ ppu-ri ]

plant root
plant root뿌리

Meaning

A 뿌리 is a plant root, usually under the ground. It helps the plant stay in place and take in water and food from the soil. You often see this word when talking about trees, flowers, and gardening.

Example sentences

  1. 나무 뿌리가 잘 발달되어 있어요.

    The tree roots are well-developed.

  2. 꽃의 뿌리는 흙 속에 숨어 있어요.

    Flower roots hide in the soil.

  3. 엄마가 식물 뿌리를 확인해 보았어요.

    Mom checked the plant roots.

  4. 이 나무는 뿌리가 튼튼해요.

    This tree has strong roots.

  5. 화분 밑으로 뿌리가 나왔어요.

    The roots came out through the bottom of the pot.

  6. 바람에 흙이 날려서 뿌리가 보여요.

    The roots are visible because the soil blew away in the wind.