Korean Conversation · Level 159
15 words
Korean word
구수하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkusuhada
Meaning
- adjectiverich
Example
국물이 구수해요.kung mu ri ku su hae yo
The broth is rich.
More examples
어머니가 끓인 죽이 구수해요.eo meo ni ga kkeu rin chu gi ku su hae yo
The porridge my mother cooked is rich.
Core concept
The warm, nutty savor that comes from roasted grains or beans and gives food a comforting depth.
Common phrases
구수한 맛이 나다ku su han ma si na da
have a rich flavor
구수한 죽ku su han chuk
rich porridge
Similar words
고소하다kosohada: Roasted oils give food a warm, nutty flavor that lingers after each bite.
담백하다tambaekada: Food tastes light and fresh when little oil and seasoning let its natural flavor come through.
진하다chinhada: A concentrated quality feels especially strong and deep, from a drink's flavor to a person's mood.
Definition in Korean
곡물이나 콩을 볶은 듯한 고소한 향과 담백하고 진한 맛이 나는 상태kong mu ri na kong eul po kkeun teu tan ko so han hyang gwa tam bae ka go chin han ma si na neun sang tae
Word origin
The word combines a native Korean stem associated with this mellow roasted taste and a common suffix that forms adjectives, but the stem's earlier history is uncertain.
Usage tips
- English rich can describe many kinds of strong flavor, while this word more specifically points to a toasty, grain-like savor and aroma.
Other meanings
- nuttyadjective
- savoryadjective
Opposites
- 밋밋하다minmitadablandadjective
Related words
- 구수함kusuhamrichnessnoun