과일

Korean

과일 (gwail, “fruit”)

Etymology

From Middle Korean 과ᅀᅵᆯ (kwazil), from Sino-Korean 과실 (果實, kwasil, “fruit”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [ˈkwa̠(ː)iɭ]
• Phonetic hangul: [과(ː)일]
  • Though still prescribed in Standard Korean, most speakers in both Koreas no longer distinguish vowel length.

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	gwail
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	gwail
McCune–Reischauer?	kwail
Yale Romanization?	kwāil

Noun

과일 • (gwail)

1. fruit

   과일에는 많은 비타민이 들어 있다.

   gwair-e-neun maneun bitamin-i deureo itda.

   There are many vitamins in fruit.

   그 촉촉한 과일 요리는 아주 맛있다.

   geu chokchokhan gwail yorineun aju masitda.

   That moist and fruity dish is simply delectable.

Synonyms

• 과실 (果實, gwasil, “fruit”)