민들레
mindeulle[mindɯɭɭe̞]
The English word "dandelion" is 민들레 (mindeulle) in Korean.
민들레 is a noun used to refer to the plant or wild flower of the genus Taraxacum.
Meaning: plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
mindeulle
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, the 민들레 often symbolizes persistence and hope because it can grow in harsh environments like concrete cracks.
- Dandelion greens are often used as a spring vegetable in Korean cuisine, specifically in salads or as a side dish called namul.
- The Middle Korean root of 민들레 is believed to be *므ᅀᅳᆫ드레, featuring a consonant that no longer exists in modern Korean.
Examples in context
- 저는 민들레를 좋아해요.I like dandelions.
- 이 공원에는 많은 민들레가 있어요.There are many dandelions in this park.
- 요리에 민들레를 사용하면 맛이 좋아집니다.Using dandelions in cooking enhances the flavor.
- 길가에 민들레가 피어 있어요.gilgae mindeullega pieo isseoyo.Dandelions are blooming on the roadside.
- 노란 민들레가 정말 예쁘네요.noran mindeullega jeongmal yeppeuneyo.The yellow dandelion is really pretty.
- 아이들이 민들레를 보고 있어요.aideuri mindeulle-reul bogo isseoyo.The children are looking at the dandelion.
Example conversation
A couple is walking through a park in spring.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 저기 민들레 좀 보세요!Minjun ssi, jeogi mindeulle jom boseyo!Minjun, look at those dandelions over there!
- 민준 Min-jun와, 정말 노랗고 예쁘네요.Wa, jeongmal norako yeppeuneyo.Wow, they are really yellow and pretty.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민들레 씨앗을 불어 볼까요?mindeulle ssa-aseul bureo bolkkayo?Shall we blow on the dandelion seeds?
- 민준 Min-jun좋아요, 서연 씨.Joayo, Seoyeon ssi.That sounds good, Seoyeon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dandelion” translations and entries 민들레, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 민들레, CC BY-SA 4.0.
