오렌지
orenji[o̞ɾe̞ɲd͡ʑi]
The English phrase "orange fruit" is translated into Korean as 오렌지 (orenji).
오렌지 refers to a round, orange-colored citrus fruit with a sweet or tart flavor.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is orenji.
Did you know?
- In South Korea, eating 귤 is a quintessential winter activity. It is common to see bowls of these citrus fruits in every living room during the cold months, often peeled and eaten while watching television.
- Jeju Island is the primary hub for citrus production in Korea. Because of the unique volcanic soil and climate, the citrus fruits grown there are considered a regional specialty and are often gifted as high-end presents.
- If you want to sound more traditional or specific to East Asian citrus, you might use the word 귤, which refers to the mandarins more common in Korea than the large Western orange.
Examples in context
- 오늘 아침에 귤을 먹었어요.This morning, I ate an orange.
- 제가 귤을 좋아해요.I like oranges.
- 오렌지를 좀 나눠 줄래?Can you share some oranges?
- 오렌지가 정말 달아요.orenjiga jeongmal darayo.The orange is really sweet.
- 저는 오렌지 주스를 좋아해요.jeoneun orenji juseureul joahaeyo.I like orange juice.
- 식탁 위에 오렌지가 있어요.siktak wie orenjiga isseoyo.There is an orange on the table.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are in the kitchen together.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨, 오렌지 먹을래요?Minji ssi, orenji meogeullaeyo?Minji, do you want to eat an orange?
- 민지 Min-ji네, 좋아요. 맛있겠어요.Ne, joayo. masitgesseoyo.Yes, that sounds good. It looks delicious.
- 민준 Min-jun이 오렌지는 아주 신선해요.i orenjineun aju sinseonhaeyo.This orange is very fresh.
- 민지 Min-ji고마워요, 민준 씨.Gomawoyo, Minjun ssi.Thank you, Minjun.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 오렌지, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
