라임
raim[ɾa̠im]
The English word 'lime' is 라임 (raim) in Korean.
라임 refers to the green citrus fruit.
Meaning: green citrus fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is raim.
Did you know?
- In Korean hip-hop culture, the word 라임 is frequently used to refer to 'rhymes' in lyrics rather than the fruit.
- Korean possesses a specific word 시큼하다 to describe the sharp, acidic taste of a 라임 that differs from the general word for 'sour'.
- Because it is a foreign loanword, 라임 is often used in brand names for trendy cafes or sparkling water to evoke a modern, international feeling.
Examples in context
- 라임 주스를 좋아해요.I like lime juice.
- 당신은 라임이 좀 필요할 것 같아요.I think you need some lime.
- 라임 향기가 상큼하고 좋아요.The scent of lime is refreshing and nice.
- 라임 주스 마실래?Do you want to drink lime juice?
- 라임은 좀 시큼해.Limes are a bit sour.
- 나는 항상 라임을 먹어.I always eat lime.
- 라임이 정말 상큼해요.raim-i jeongmal sangkeumhaeyo.The lime is really refreshing.
- 라임 주스 한 잔 주세요.raim juseu han jan juseyo.Please give me a glass of lime juice.
- 이 요리에는 라임이 필요해요.i yori-eneun raim-i piryohaeyo.This dish needs lime.
Example conversation
At a cafe, Seoyeon and Jihoon are ordering drinks.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 라임 에이드 마실래요?Jihoon ssi, raim eideu masillaeyo?Jihoon, do you want to drink a lime ade?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 라임 들어간 게 맛있겠어요.Ne, raim deureogan ge masitgyesseoyo.Yes, something with lime sounds delicious.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 제가 라임 에이드로 주문할게요.Geureom jega raim eideuro jumunhalgeyo.Then I will order the lime ade.
- 지훈 Ji-hun고마워요, 서연 씨.Gomawoyo, Seoyeon ssi.Thank you, Seoyeon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lime” translations and entries 라임, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
