Meaning and Usage
"포도" refers to the fruit grape, commonly eaten fresh or used to make juice and wine. It is a basic noun often introduced at beginner levels.
Common Contexts
You will hear "포도" in markets, grocery stores, and when talking about fruits or beverages like grape juice (포도주스) or wine (포도주).
Collocations and Patterns
- 포도 한 송이: a bunch of grapes, used when buying or describing quantity.
- 포도주스: grape juice, a common drink.
- 포도밭: grape field or vineyard, used in agricultural contexts.
Usage Tips
When talking about grapes, "포도" is usually countable by bunches (송이). Avoid confusing "포도" with other fruits. Also, "포도" can appear in compound words related to grape products.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "포도" with "복숭아" (peach) or "사과" (apple). Remember "포도" specifically means grape, and it often appears with words like "송이" for counting.