야채

yachae
nounBeginner
general

Edible parts of plants used as food, typically excluding fruits, grains, and nuts.

이 야채는 신선해요.

These vegetables are fresh.

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In Korean, '야채' generally refers to leafy greens, roots, and stems, but not fruits or grains.

Collocations

신선한 야채fresh vegetables야채 샐러드vegetable salad야채를 먹다to eat vegetables

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Related Phrases

야채를 먹다phrase
to eat vegetables
야채를 준비하다phrase
to prepare vegetables

💡Pro Tip

Common Vegetables in Korean

Common Korean vegetables include '상추' (lettuce), '무' (radish), and '고추' (chili pepper).

Gold Rule

Usage in Sentences

'야채' is typically used in everyday speech, while '채소' is more formal.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Middle Korean '야차' (野菜), meaning 'wild vegetable' or 'field vegetable'.

📝Usage Notes

'야채' is a general term for vegetables, while '채소' is more formal and often used in written contexts.

Word Breakdown

wild, field
root
+
vegetable
root
한영사전