Understanding how to talk about specific fruits like cranberries is useful, especially when shopping, ordering drinks, or discussing food preferences in Korea. This guide covers the Korean word for cranberry and related expressions you might encounter or need to use.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 크랜베리
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri
Meaning: Cranberry (This is a direct transliteration of the English word.)
Basic Phrases with Cranberry
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Expression: 크랜베리 좋아해요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri jo-a-hae-yo.
Meaning: I like cranberries. -
Expression: 크랜베리 어디서 살 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri eo-di-seo sal su i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Where can I buy cranberries? -
Expression: 이건 크랜베리 맛이에요?
Pronunciation: i-geon keu-raen-be-ri ma-si-e-yo?
Meaning: Is this cranberry flavored? -
Expression: 크랜베리 주스 주세요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri ju-seu ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me cranberry juice. -
Expression: 크랜베리는 약간 셔요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri-neun yak-gan syeo-yo.
Meaning: Cranberries are a bit sour. -
Expression: 말린 크랜베리를 샀어요.
Pronunciation: mal-lin keu-raen-be-ri-reul sa-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I bought dried cranberries. -
Expression: 크랜베리가 들어간 빵이에요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri-ga deu-reo-gan ppang-i-e-yo.
Meaning: It’s bread with cranberries in it. -
Expression: 크랜베리 알레르기가 있어요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri al-le-reu-gi-ga i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I have a cranberry allergy. -
Expression: 신선한 크랜베리를 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: sin-seon-han keu-raen-be-ri-reul chat-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for fresh cranberries. -
Expression: 크랜베리는 건강에 좋아요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri-neun geon-gang-e jo-a-yo.
Meaning: Cranberries are good for health. -
Expression: 크랜베리 소스 만들 거예요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri so-seu man-deul geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: I’m going to make cranberry sauce. -
Expression: 이 요거트에는 크랜베리가 들어있나요?
Pronunciation: i yo-geo-teu-e-neun keu-raen-be-ri-ga deu-reo-in-na-yo?
Meaning: Does this yogurt contain cranberries?
Useful Expressions about Cranberries
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Expression: 크랜베리 주스는 방광염 예방에 도움이 된대요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri ju-seu-neun bang-gwang-yeom ye-bang-e do-u-mi doen-dae-yo.
Meaning: They say cranberry juice helps prevent cystitis. -
Expression: 말린 크랜베리는 샐러드에 넣으면 맛있어요.
Pronunciation: mal-lin keu-raen-be-ri-neun sael-leo-deu-e neo-eu-myeon ma-si-sseo-yo.
Meaning: Dried cranberries are delicious in salads. -
Expression: 크랜베리는 주로 북미에서 재배돼요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri-neun ju-ro bung-mi-e-seo jae-bae-dwae-yo.
Meaning: Cranberries are mainly cultivated in North America. -
Expression: 추수감사절에는 크랜베리 소스를 먹어요.
Pronunciation: chu-su-gam-sa-jeol-e-neun keu-raen-be-ri so-seu-reul meo-geo-yo.
Meaning: People eat cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving. -
Expression: 크랜베리는 비타민 C가 풍부해요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri-neun bi-ta-min ssi-ga pung-bu-hae-yo.
Meaning: Cranberries are rich in Vitamin C. -
Expression: 냉동 크랜베리도 팔아요?
Pronunciation: naeng-dong keu-raen-be-ri-do pa-ra-yo?
Meaning: Do you sell frozen cranberries too? -
Expression: 크랜베리 머핀을 구웠어요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri meo-pin-eul gu-wo-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I baked cranberry muffins. -
Expression: 크랜베리 맛 사탕을 좋아해요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri mat sa-tang-eul jo-a-hae-yo.
Meaning: I like cranberry-flavored candy. -
Expression: 이 음료는 크랜베리와 다른 베리류를 섞은 거예요.
Pronunciation: i eum-nyo-neun keu-raen-be-ri-wa da-reun be-ri-ryu-reul seok-keun geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: This drink is a mix of cranberry and other berries. -
Expression: 크랜베리는 항산화 성분이 많아요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri-neun hang-san-hwa seong-bu-ni ma-na-yo.
Meaning: Cranberries have a lot of antioxidants. -
Expression: 유기농 크랜베리를 찾으세요?
Pronunciation: yu-gi-nong keu-raen-be-ri-reul cha-jeu-se-yo?
Meaning: Are you looking for organic cranberries? -
Expression: 크랜베리 분말은 스무디에 넣기 좋아요.
Pronunciation: keu-raen-be-ri bun-ma-reun seu-mu-di-e neo-ki jo-a-yo.
Meaning: Cranberry powder is good for adding to smoothies.
Related Vocabulary
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Expression: 과일
Pronunciation: gwa-il
Meaning: Fruit -
Expression: 주스
Pronunciation: ju-seu
Meaning: Juice -
Expression: 말린
Pronunciation: mal-lin
Meaning: Dried -
Expression: 소스
Pronunciation: so-seu
Meaning: Sauce -
Expression: 시다
Pronunciation: si-da
Meaning: To be sour -
Expression: 달다
Pronunciation: dal-da
Meaning: To be sweet -
Expression: 건강
Pronunciation: geon-gang
Meaning: Health -
Expression: 비타민
Pronunciation: bi-ta-min
Meaning: Vitamin -
Expression: 베리류
Pronunciation: be-ri-ryu
Meaning: Berries (category) -
Expression: 신선한
Pronunciation: sin-seon-han
Meaning: Fresh -
Expression: 냉동
Pronunciation: naeng-dong
Meaning: Frozen -
Expression: 항산화제
Pronunciation: hang-san-hwa-je
Meaning: Antioxidant
Korean Culture Notes
Cranberries (크랜베리 – keu-raen-be-ri) are not traditionally grown in Korea and are less common in everyday Korean cuisine compared to fruits like apples, pears, or persimmons. They are mostly imported.
You’ll most often find cranberries in Korea in processed forms like dried cranberries (말린 크랜베리 – mal-lin keu-raen-be-ri), cranberry juice (크랜베리 주스 – keu-raen-be-ri ju-seu), or as an ingredient in baked goods (like muffins or scones), cereals, and health supplements.
Fresh cranberries are harder to find and usually appear seasonally in larger supermarkets or department stores, often in the imported goods section.
Due to their association with health benefits (especially urinary tract health), cranberry products are sometimes marketed as health foods or drinks in Korea.
The pronunciation 크랜베리 (keu-raen-be-ri) is a direct phonetic adaptation of the English word “cranberry,” making it relatively easy for English speakers to recognize and pronounce.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A customer is at a cafe looking for a drink.
Roles: A: Customer, B: Cafe Staff
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Expression: A: 안녕하세요. 혹시 크랜베리 주스 있나요?
Pronunciation: A: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo. hok-si keu-raen-be-ri ju-seu in-na-yo?
Meaning: A: Hello. Do you happen to have cranberry juice? -
Expression: B: 네, 있습니다. 크랜베리 주스 한 잔 드릴까요?
Pronunciation: B: ne, it-seum-ni-da. keu-raen-be-ri ju-seu han jan deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, we do. Shall I get you one glass of cranberry juice? -
Expression: A: 네, 한 잔 주세요. 혹시 많이 신가요?
Pronunciation: A: ne, han jan ju-se-yo. hok-si ma-ni sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: A: Yes, one glass please. Is it very sour, by any chance? -
Expression: B: 저희 주스는 약간 달콤하면서 상큼한 편이에요. 괜찮으실 거예요.
Pronunciation: B: jeo-hui ju-seu-neun yak-gan dal-kom-ha-myeon-seo sang-keum-han pyeon-i-e-yo. gwaen-cha-neu-sil geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: B: Our juice is slightly sweet and refreshing. It should be fine. -
Expression: A: 알겠습니다. 그럼 그걸로 주세요.
Pronunciation: A: al-get-seum-ni-da. geu-reom geu-geol-lo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: A: Okay. Then please give me that one. -
Expression: B: 네, 잠시만 기다려주세요.
Pronunciation: B: ne, jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, please wait just a moment.
Practice Tips
Now you know how to say cranberry in Korean! Try looking for 크랜베리 products next time you’re in a Korean supermarket or cafe~ You can practice by asking if they have cranberry juice (크랜베리 주스 있어요? – keu-raen-be-ri ju-seu i-sseo-yo?) or pointing out dried cranberries (이거 말린 크랜베리예요! – i-geo mal-lin keu-raen-be-ri-ye-yo!). Keep practicing these phrases, and discussing fruits in Korean will become much easier!
