English–Korean
“sourness” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsinmat
Example
이 김치는 신맛이 강해서 밥이랑 잘 어울려요.i kim chi neun sin ma si kang hae seo pa bi rang chal eo ul lyeo yo
This kimchi has a strong sour taste, so it goes well with rice.
How to say “sourness” in Korean
“Sourness” in Korean is 신맛 (sinmat).
The distinct sour taste felt on the tongue when acidic food stimulates it.
Example sentences with 신맛
레몬은 신맛이 너무 강해서 그대로는 먹기 어려워요.re mo neun sin ma si neo mu kang hae seo keu dae ro neun meok kki eo ryeo wo yo
The lemon's sour taste is so strong that it is difficult to eat on its own.
Tips for using 신맛
- English uses sourness for the acidic taste itself, while sour can also describe food that has that taste.