Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dried Persimmon" in Korean
“Dried Persimmon” in Korean is 곶감 (pronounced "Gotgam").
곶감
Gotgam
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.
How to use 곶감 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dried Persimmon” is 곶감, romanized as Gotgam.
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Pronunciation Guide
'곶감' is pronounced 'Goht-gahm'. 'Goht' sounds like 'goat' but with a short 'o' and a clear 't' sound at the end. 'Gahm' is like 'gum' but with an 'ah' sound, similar to 'calm'.
More Example Sentences
Enjoying homemade snacks.
할머니가 직접 만드신 곶감은 정말 맛있어요.
The dried persimmons my grandmother made herself are truly delicious.
Preparing a traditional dessert.
수정과에 곶감을 넣으면 더 깊은 맛이 나요.
If you add dried persimmons to sujeonggwa, it gets a deeper flavor.
Discussing favorite winter treats.
겨울 간식으로 곶감만큼 좋은 게 없죠.
There's nothing better than dried persimmons as a winter snack.
Cultural Context
곶감 (gotgam) is a cherished traditional Korean snack, especially popular during the cold winter months and holidays like Seollal (Lunar New Year). Its chewy texture and natural sweetness make it a delightful treat. It's also a key ingredient in 'sujeonggwa,' a traditional cinnamon punch. The region of Sangju is particularly famous for its high-quality gotgam. A well-known Korean folktale features a tiger so afraid of a crying baby and a gotgam that it runs away, highlighting its common presence in Korean households.
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Common Phrases
곶감 먹을래?
Want to eat some dried persimmon?
달콤한 곶감
Sweet dried persimmon
상주 곶감
Sangju dried persimmon
Related Expressions
감
Gam
Persimmon (fresh)
수정과
Sujeonggwa
Traditional cinnamon punch (often with gotgam)
말린 과일
Mallin gwail
Dried fruit
겨울 간식
Gyeoul gansik
Winter snack
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