Korean

Meaning: taste, flavor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

This kimchi tastes very good.
정치는 맛이 좋다.
Unfertilized sandfish tastes good.
이 요리는 좋은 재료를 써서 맛이 깊다.
This dish has a deep flavor because it uses good ingredients.
콜라의 톡 쏘는 맛이 목을 시원하게 해 주었다.
The carbonated sting of the cola refreshed my throat.
이 음식은 간장으로 맛을 냈어요.
This dish is flavored with soy sauce.
그가 끓인 찌개는 국물이 진하고 맛이 있었다.
The stew he made had a rich and delicious broth.
그 식당은 맛이 좋기로 평판이 자자하다.
The restaurant is well-known for its good taste.
이 집 냉면은 육수 맛이 정말 깊고 진하다.
The broth of this restaurant's cold noodles is really deep and rich.
이 음식은 맛이 담백하다.
This food has a light taste.
수프에 후추를 조금 뿌리니 맛이 더 좋아졌다.
I added a bit of pepper to the soup and it tastes better.

Usage Notes

Refers to the sensory experience of food. It can also be used metaphorically to mean 'fun' or 'charm'.

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