Korean Conversation · Level 44
15 words
Korean word
간
Pronunciation
Romanizationkan
Meaning
- nounsaltiness
Example
국에 간이 잘 맞아요.ku ge ka ni chal ma ja yo
The soup has just the right saltiness.
More examples
국이 조금 간이 부족해요.ku gi cho geum ka ni pu jo kae yo
The soup is a little underseasoned.
Core concept
A dish's overall seasoning level, with salt helping set its balance.
Common phrases
간이 세다ka ni se da
strong seasoning
간이 부족하다ka ni pu jo ka da
lack seasoning
간을 더하다ka neul teo ha da
add seasoning
Similar words
짠맛jjanmat: The salty taste sensed when food is eaten.
짭짤함jjapjjalham: A pleasantly mild salty taste that makes food appealing.
Definition in Korean
음식에서 소금으로 맞추는 맛의 정도, 즉 짠맛의 강약과 그로 인한 전체적인 맛의 균형을 가리키는 말.eum si ge seo so geu meu ro mat chu neun ma sui cheong do cheuk jjan ma sui kang yak kkwa keu ro in han cheon che jeo gin ma sui kyun hyeong eul ka ri ki neun mal
Word origin
The word has no well-supported etymology, so it is best remembered through its use for the seasoning level that shapes a dish's balance.
Usage tips
- This word is useful for talking about the final taste of a dish rather than naming one seasoning ingredient.
Other meanings
- seasoningnoun
Opposites
- 밋밋함minmitamblandnessnoun
Related words
- 간보다kanbodacheck the seasoningverb
- 간맛kanmatsaltinessnoun