옥수수 — corn
Pronunciation hint: ohk · ssoo · soo. Standard romanization: oksusu.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
옥수수를 먹어요.
I eat corn.
Talking about food · ohk-ssoo-soo-reul muh-guh-yoh
옥수수가 맛있어요.
The corn tastes good.
Describing the flavor · ohk-ssoo-soo-gah mah-shee-ssuh-yoh
옥수수를 사고 싶어요.
I want to buy corn.
Shopping for food · ohk-ssoo-soo-reul sah-goh shee-puh-yoh
옥수수는 얼마예요?
How much is the corn?
Checking the price · ohk-ssoo-soo-neun uhl-mah-yeh-yoh
옥수수를 삶아요.
I boil the corn.
Preparing a snack · ohk-ssoo-soo-reul sahl-mah-yoh
옥수수가 노랗게 익었어요.
The corn has ripened to a yellow color.
Describing corn · ohk-ssoo-soo-gah noh-rah-keh ee-guh-ssuh-yoh