견과류
gyeongwaryu
In Korean, the word for nuts is 견과류 (gyeongwaryu).
The term 견과류 is used to refer to nuts. You may also encounter specific names for different types, such as 아몬드 (almond), 호두 (walnut) and 피스타치오 (pistachio).
Meaning: insane (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
When counting nuts in Korean, the general counter used is 알.
How do you pronounce it?
gyeongwaryu
Did you know?
- The word 호두 for walnut comes from the Chinese characters 胡 meaning 'barbarian' and 桃 meaning 'peach'. This historical name suggests that walnuts were originally imported from nomadic tribes in the west.
- The word 알 used to count nuts is also used to count eyes and pills. This groups nuts with other small, round, hard-shelled or solid objects in the Korean mind.
- In Korea, chestnuts 밤 are so culturally significant that they are often categorized separately from other 견과류. They are a traditional seasonal snack deeply tied to autumn and Chuseok celebrations.
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are talking about a friend's wild travel plan.
- 민준 Min-jun지은 씨, 제 친구 계획 들었어요?jieun ssi, je chingu gyehoek deureosseoyo?Jieun, did you hear my friend's plan?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 정말 견과류 같더라고요.ne, jeongmal gyeonggwaryu gatdeoragoyo.Yes, it seemed really nuts.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요, 너무 무모한 것 같아요.majayo, neomu mumohan geot gat-ayo.Right, I think it's too reckless.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨 친구는 정말 특이해요.minjun ssi chinguneun jeongmal teug-ihaeyo.Minjun's friend is really unique.
