When to use sweet potato in Korean

When to use it

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. 저는 고구마를 좋아해요.

   I like sweet potatoes.

2. 엄마가 고구마를 구워요.

   Mom roasts sweet potatoes.

3. 학교 앞에서 고구마를 샀어요.

   I bought sweet potatoes in front of the school.

4. 공원에서 따뜻한 고구마를 먹었어요.

   I ate a warm sweet potato at the park.

5. 시장에 고구마가 많아요.

   There are many sweet potatoes at the market.

6. 기차에서 고구마를 간식으로 먹었어요.

   I ate a sweet potato as a snack on the train.