땅콩
ttangkong[t͈a̠ŋkʰo̞ŋ]
The Korean word for peanut is 땅콩 (ttangkong).
땅콩 is a noun used to refer to the peanut, a legume that resembles a nut.
Meaning: a legume resembling a nut (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ttangkong
Did you know?
- In some contexts, 땅콩 can be used as a cute or endearing nickname for a small child or a pet.
- A person who is very small or insignificant might be jokingly described using words related to 콩 (kong), reflecting the tiny nature of the legume.
- The name 땅콩 (ttangkong) literally describes the plant's unique habit of growing its fruit underground, as it is a compound of 땅 (ttang, 'ground') and 콩 (kong, 'bean').
Examples in context
- 땅콩을 좋아해요.I love peanuts.
- 땅콩 있어요?Do you have any peanuts?
- 땅콩 알레르기가 있어요.ttang-kong al-le-reu-gi-ga is-seo-yo.I have a peanut allergy.
- 이 과자는 땅콩이 들어있어요.i gwa-ja-neun ttang-kong-i deul-eo-is-seo-yo.This snack contains peanuts.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at snacks in a convenience store.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이 땅콩 과자 맛있겠다.i ttang-kong gwa-ja mas-it-get-da.This peanut snack looks delicious.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 땅콩 알레르기 괜찮아요?Do-hyeon ssi, ttang-kong al-le-reu-gi gwaen-chan-a-yo?Dohyun, are you okay with peanuts?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 괜찮아요.ne, gwaen-chan-a-yo.Yes, I'm fine.
- 민지 Min-ji그럼 이거 사요.geu-reom i-geo sa-yo.Then let's buy this.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peanut” translations and entries 땅콩, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 땅콩, CC BY-SA 4.0.
