When to use kabocha squash in Korean

When to use it

Kabocha squash (단호박) is a small, dark green squash with sweet yellow-orange flesh inside. People often eat it in soup, steamed dishes, porridge, or dessert. You can use this word when talking about buying, cooking, or eating this vegetable.

Example sentences

1. 엄마가 단호박 수프를 만들어요.

   Mom makes kabocha squash soup.

2. 저는 단호박을 좋아해요.

   I like kabocha squash.

3. 시장에 가서 단호박 하나 샀어요.

   I went to the market and bought one kabocha squash.

4. 학교 급식에 단호박 샐러드가 나왔어요.

   Kabocha squash salad came out in the school lunch.

5. 공원에서 친구와 단호박 빵을 먹었어요.

   I ate kabocha squash bread with my friend at the park.

6. 여행 중에 단호박 죽을 먹었어요.

   I ate kabocha squash porridge during the trip.