Korean Dictionary

How to say “Dried Persimmon” in Korean

곶감

Gotgam

IntermediateFood

Usage & Context

곶감 (dried persimmon) is a beloved traditional Korean snack and ingredient, especially in winter. The Sangju region in North Gyeongsang Province is famous for its high-quality dried persimmons. They appear in the old Korean folktale about a tiger afraid of dried persimmons.

Example Sentence

겨울에 곶감을 먹으면 달콤하고 쫄깃해요.

Dried persimmons eaten in winter are sweet and chewy.

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