Korean word

기름지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkireumjida

Meaning

  • adjectivegreasy

Example

이 음식은 기름져요.i eum si geun ki reum jeo yo

This food is greasy.

Illustration for 기름지다 (greasy)

More examples

그 소스는 너무 기름져서 음식 맛을 가려요.keu so seu neun neo mu ki reum jeo seo eum sik ma seul ka ryeo yo

That sauce is so greasy that it masks the flavor of the food.

Core concept

Food feels heavy because oil coats the mouth and throat.

Common phrases

  • 기름진 소스ki reum jin so seu

    greasy sauce

  • 기름진 면 요리ki reum jin myeon yo ri

    greasy noodle dish

  • 기름진 라면ki reum jin ra myeon

    greasy ramen

Similar words

느끼하다neukkihada: A rich, heavy taste soon feels excessive, especially when it is oily or creamy.
담백하다tambaekada: Food has a mild, clean taste with little oil and gentle seasoning.
고소하다kosohada: Food has a warm, nutty taste from roasting or toasting.

Definition in Korean

음식이나 재료에 기름 성분이 많아 먹을 때 입과 목에 무거운 느낌이 드는 상태.eum si gi na chae ryo e ki reum seong bu ni ma na meo geul ttae ip kkwa mo ge mu geo un neu kki mi teu neun sang tae

Word origin

The word combines 기름 (gireum, "oil") with 지다 (jida, "become or become full of"), giving the sense of becoming full of oil.

Usage tips

  • This everyday adjective helps learners talk about food preferences without simply saying that a dish tastes bad.

Other meanings

  • richadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 기름냄새kireumnaemsaeoil smellnoun
  • 기름통kireumtongoil containernoun

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