English–Korean
“taste” in Korean
How to say “taste” in Korean
“Taste” in Korean is 맛 (mat).
The feeling food creates in the mouth, including the pleasure of eating it and its special quality.
Example sentences with 맛
이 과일은 맛이 달아요.i kwa i reun ma si ta ra yo
This fruit tastes sweet.
Tips for using 맛
- English speakers often separate taste from flavor, but Korean commonly uses this one word for both, so context shows whether the focus is sensation or a dish's distinctive character.
Other Korean words for “taste”
그 가방은 내 취향에 맞아.keu ka bang eun nae chwi hyang e ma ja
That bag suits my taste.
요리할 때 소금을 조금 맛보고 조절하세요.yo ri hal ttae so geu meul cho geum mat ppo go cho jeol ha se yo
When cooking, taste a little salt and adjust the seasoning.