Korean

나물

나물
Meaning: wild greens; edible herbs; seasoned vegetables
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Mom made delicious side dishes with freshly picked wild greens from the field.
어머니는 봄에 산에서 캔 취로 나물을 만드셨다.
My mother made seasoned vegetables with the chwi she picked from the mountain in spring.
어머니는 나물에 참깨를 듬뿍 뿌리셨다.
Mother sprinkled plenty of sesame seeds on the vegetable dish.
어머니는 나물에 깨소금을 뿌리셨다.
My mother sprinkled sesame salt on the seasoned vegetables.
어머니께서 수돗가에서 나물을 씻고 계신다.
Mother is washing vegetables at the faucet.

Usage Notes

Refers to various edible plants, often wild, that are used in Korean cuisine, especially as side dishes (banchan) after being seasoned or stir-fried.

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