English–Korean
“mildly spicy” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmaekomhada
Example
이 치킨은 매콤해서 인기 있어요.i chi ki neun mae kom hae seo in gi i sseo yo
This chicken is mildly spicy, so it is popular.
How to say “mildly spicy” in Korean
“Mildly spicy” in Korean is 매콤하다 (maekomhada).
Spiciness with a mild, easy-to-enjoy edge instead of a burning intensity.
Example sentences with 매콤하다
친구가 매콤한 떡볶이를 추천했어요.chin gu ga mae kom han tteok ppo kki reul chu cheon hae sseo yo
My friend recommended mildly spicy tteokbokki.
Tips for using 매콤하다
- English spicy can describe anything from mild to fiery, so this Korean word helps signal that the heat stays comfortable.