Korean Dictionary
How to say "Acacia Tree" in Korean
“Acacia Tree” in Korean is 아카시아 (pronounced "Akasia").
아카시아
Akasia
Usage & Context
아카시아 trees (black locust, popularly called acacia in Korea) bloom in late spring and fill the air with their sweet fragrance. Their white flowers are used to make acacia honey, one of Korea's prized varieties. The scent of acacia blossoms is a nostalgic spring memory for many Koreans.
Example Sentence
5월에는 아카시아 꽃향기가 온 동네에 퍼져요.
In May, the fragrance of acacia blossoms spreads throughout the neighborhood.
How to use 아카시아 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Acacia Tree” is 아카시아, romanized as Akasia.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
아 (A) sounds like "ah" in "father." 카 (ka) sounds like "kah" in "car." 시 (si) is pronounced like "shee." 아 (a) again sounds like "ah." Put it together as "AH-kah-SHEE-ah," with relatively even stress across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Enjoying the seasonal fragrance.
5월이 되면 아카시아 꽃향기가 정말 좋아요.
In May, the scent of acacia blossoms is truly wonderful.
Sharing a nostalgic childhood memory.
어릴 적 동네에 아카시아 나무가 많았어요.
When I was little, there were many acacia trees in my neighborhood.
Discussing local products.
아카시아 꿀은 한국에서 인기 있는 꿀 종류 중 하나예요.
Acacia honey is one of the popular types of honey in Korea.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '아카시아' typically refers to the black locust tree (Robinia pseudoacacia), not true acacia. Its sweet, intoxicating fragrance in late spring (usually May) is a powerful nostalgic trigger for many Koreans, evoking memories of childhood and warmer days. 아카시아 honey is highly prized and widely consumed. The scent is so distinctive that it's often referenced in songs and literature as a symbol of spring's peak.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
아카시아 꽃이 피다
Acacia blossoms bloom
아카시아 꿀
Acacia honey
아카시아 향기
Acacia scent
Related Expressions
꽃향기
kkot-hyanggi
flower scent
꿀
kkul
honey
나무
namu
tree
봄
bom
spring
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