How to Say "Apple" in Korean

In Korean, "apple" is 사과 (sagwa).

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사과

sagwa

Letter by letter: 사과

Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 사과 is made of.

BlockLettersSounds
사ㅅ + ㅏㅅ s, ㅏ a
과ㄱ + ㅘㄱ g / k, ㅘ wa

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How to type it

On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:

TㅅKㅏRㄱHㅗKㅏ

Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.

Learn all the fruits and vegetables words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the fruits and vegetables in Korean page.

Frequently asked questions

What is "apple" in Korean?

사과 (sagwa).

How do you pronounce 사과?

It sounds like "sagwa".

Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20