English–Korean
“bitter taste” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsseunmat
Example
이 약은 쓴맛이 나서 먹기 힘들어요.i ya geun sseun ma si na seo meok kki him deu reo yo
This medicine tastes bitter, so it is hard to take.
How to say “bitter taste” in Korean
“Bitter taste” in Korean is 쓴맛 (sseunmat).
The lasting, slightly harsh flavor felt after a sip of coffee or a bite of certain vegetables.
Example sentences with 쓴맛
이 커피는 쓴맛이 강해서 설탕을 넣었어요.i keo pi neun sseun ma si kang hae seo seol tang eul neo eo sseo yo
This coffee has a strong bitter taste, so I added sugar.
Tips for using 쓴맛
- English speakers often rely on an adjective for this idea, while Korean treats it as a noun that can be discussed as strong or mild.