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TOPIK 3noun

열매

yeolmae

열매가 · 열매를

fruit (of a plant), berry; result, fruits (of effort)

Example

가을이 되면 나무에 열매가 많이 열려요.

In the fall, lots of fruit grows on the trees.

Word parts

Related to 열리다 'to bear fruit': 열매가 열리다 is the natural pairing.

Good to know

열매 is fruit on any plant; 과일 is fruit you buy and eat. 노력의 열매 = the fruits of effort.