When to use peel in Korean

When to use it

껍질 means the outer skin or cover of a food, like the peel of an apple, banana, or potato. We use it when talking about taking it off, eating it, or throwing it away. You will often hear it with fruits, vegetables, eggs, and nuts.

Example sentences

1. 엄마가 사과 껍질을 벗겨 줬어요.

   Mom peeled the apple for me.

2. 학교에서 귤 껍질을 쓰레기통에 버렸어요.

   At school, I threw the tangerine peel in the trash can.

3. 바나나 껍질을 길에 버리면 안 돼요.

   You must not throw a banana peel on the road.

4. 가게에서 껍질 깐 밤을 샀어요.

   I bought peeled chestnuts at the store.

5. 오렌지 껍질 냄새가 좋아요.

   I like the smell of orange peel.

6. 여행 가는 길에 삶은 달걀 껍질을 깠어요.

   On the way to the trip, I peeled a boiled egg.