When to use fruit in Korean

When to use it

Fruit is the part of a plant or tree that grows after the flower, and it often has seeds inside. In Korean, "열매" is often used for fruit growing in nature, on trees, bushes, or vines. People use this word when talking about plant fruit in general, including small wild fruits or berries.

Example sentences

1. 나무에 빨간 열매가 많아요.

   There are many red fruits on the tree.

2. 이 열매는 아주 달아요.

   This fruit is very sweet.

3. 선생님이 열매 사진을 보여 줘요.

   The teacher shows a picture of a fruit.

4. 우리는 산에서 작은 열매를 봤어요.

   We saw small fruits in the mountains.

5. 시장에서 신선한 열매를 샀어요.

   I bought fresh fruit at the market.

6. 엄마, 이 열매 먹어도 돼요?

   Mom, can I eat this fruit?