그루

geuru

Used for

trees

For trees and plants rooted in the ground.

Number system

Native Korean numbers — 하나, 둘, 셋 (한, 두, 세 before a counter) →

Examples

• 나무 두 그루namu du geurutwo trees
• 마당에 감나무 한 그루가 있어요.madange gamnamu han geuruga isseoyo.There's a persimmon tree in the yard.
• 식목일에 소나무 세 그루를 심었어.singmogire sonamu se geurureul simeosseo.We planted three pine trees on Arbor Day.

Common mistake

Counting trees with 개. Rooted trees are 그루.