Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ginkgo tree" in Korean
“Ginkgo tree” in Korean is 은행나무 (pronounced "Eunhaengnamu").
은행나무
Eunhaengnamu
Usage & Context
Ancient deciduous trees with distinctive fan-shaped leaves turning golden in autumn. Seoul's streets lined with golden ginkgo trees in November create spectacular scenery. 은행 (ginkgo nuts) are roasted and sold as street snacks in autumn. Famous ginkgo avenues include 올림픽 공원 is and 덕수궁 길.
Example Sentence
가을에 은행나무 길을 걸으면 노란 잎이 정말 예뻐요.
Walking down a ginkgo tree path in autumn, the yellow leaves are really beautiful.
How to use 은행나무 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ginkgo tree” is 은행나무, romanized as Eunhaengnamu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for "은행나무" is "Eun-haeng-na-mu." It sounds like "eun" (similar to "earn" without the 'r' sound, or "uh-n"), "haeng" (rhymes with "hang"), "nah" (as in "nap"), and "moo" (as in "moon"). The stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
Describing autumn scenery.
가을에 은행나무 잎이 노랗게 물들면 정말 아름다워요.
When ginkgo leaves turn yellow in autumn, it's truly beautiful.
Explaining a common autumn experience (and smell).
길가에 은행나무가 많아서 가을에는 은행 냄새가 나요.
There are many ginkgo trees on the roadside, so in autumn, there's a ginkgo smell.
Talking about a seasonal street food.
은행을 구워서 간식으로 먹으면 맛있어요.
Roasted ginkgo nuts are delicious as a snack.
Cultural Context
은행나무 (eunhaengnamu, ginkgo tree) is a beloved sight in Korean autumns, especially in cities like Seoul, where streets are lined with them. Their fan-shaped leaves turn a brilliant golden yellow, creating stunning scenery, particularly along famous paths like Deoksugung-gil. While beautiful, the fallen ginkgo nuts (은행) have a distinctive, strong odor when crushed, which can be a humorous or annoying aspect of autumn for locals. These nuts are also roasted and enjoyed as a traditional snack.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
은행나무 길.
Ginkgo tree-lined street.
은행잎이 떨어지다.
Ginkgo leaves fall.
노란 은행잎.
Yellow ginkgo leaves.
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은행잎
Eunhaengnip
Ginkgo leaf
은행
Eunhaeng
Ginkgo nut
단풍나무
Danpungnamu
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가을 풍경
Gaeul punggyeong
Autumn scenery
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