Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wild berries" in Korean
“Wild berries” in Korean is 산딸기 (pronounced "Sanddalgi").
산딸기
Sanddalgi
Usage & Context
Raspberries and wild berries found on Korean mountainsides. 딸기 is the common strawberry; 산딸기 (mountain strawberry) are wild varieties. Picking wild berries during mountain hikes is a traditional activity. 복분자 (bokbunja, Korean black raspberry) is particularly valued for its health benefits and is fermented into wine.
Example Sentence
산에서 산딸기를 따 먹는 게 어릴 때 추억이에요.
Picking and eating wild berries on the mountain is a childhood memory.
How to use 산딸기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wild berries” is 산딸기, romanized as Sanddalgi.
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Pronunciation Guide
"San" sounds like "sahn" as in "sandal". "Ddal" is like "ddahl" (a tense 'd' sound, similar to 't' in "stop"), and "gi" sounds like "gee" in "geese". The 'dd' is a tense consonant, making the sound sharper.
More Example Sentences
Talking about seasonal outdoor activities.
여름에 산에 가면 산딸기를 쉽게 찾을 수 있어요.
If you go to the mountains in summer, you can easily find wild berries.
Sharing a family memory.
할머니가 산딸기로 맛있는 잼을 만들어 주셨어요.
Grandma made delicious jam with wild berries for me.
Explaining types of berries.
복분자는 한국의 대표적인 산딸기 종류 중 하나예요.
Bokbunja is one of Korea's representative wild berry types.
Cultural Context
Sanddalgi refers to various wild berries, often found on Korean mountainsides. While ttalgi (strawberry) is cultivated, sanddalgi evokes a sense of nature and tradition. Bokbunja, a type of Korean black raspberry, is particularly famous for its purported health benefits, especially for men, and is often fermented into a popular traditional wine or used in desserts.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
산딸기 따기
Wild berry picking
산딸기 잼
Wild berry jam
산딸기 맛
Wild berry flavor
Related Expressions
딸기
ttalgi
Strawberry (cultivated)
복분자
bokbunja
Korean black raspberry
블루베리
beulluberi
Blueberry
산열매
sanyeolmae
Wild fruit/berry (more general)
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