Korean word

깨소금

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkaesogeum

Meaning

  • nounsesame salt

Example

밥에 깨소금을 뿌려 먹으면 맛있어요.pa be kkae so geu meul ppu ryeo meo geu myeon ma si sseo yo

Rice tastes good when you sprinkle sesame salt on it.

Illustration for 깨소금 (sesame salt)

More examples

결혼 생활에 깨소금이 있으면 서로 더 배려하게 됩니다.kyeol hon saeng hwa re kkae so geu mi i sseu myeon seo ro teo pae ryeo ha ge toem ni da

In a harmonious marriage, the couple becomes more considerate of each other.

Core concept

A savory sprinkle of crushed roasted sesame mixed with salt, adding a nutty flavor to rice and side dishes.

Common phrases

  • 결혼 생활에 깨소금이 들어가다kyeol hon saeng hwa re kkae so geu mi teu reo ga da

    bring harmony to married life

  • 반찬에 깨소금을 뿌리다pan cha ne kkae so geu meul ppu ri da

    sprinkle sesame salt on a side dish

Similar words

소금sogeum: A common seasoning that gives food a salty taste.
깨가루kkaegaru: Roasted sesame ground into a fine powder for sprinkling or mixing with food.
참기름chamgireum: Fragrant oil pressed from sesame seeds and added to dishes for a nutty taste.

Definition in Korean

볶은 깨를 부숴 소금과 섞어 밥이나 반찬 위에 뿌려 먹는 전통 양념.po kkeun kkae reul pu swo so geum gwa seo kkeo pa bi na pan chan wi e ppu ryeo meong neun cheon tong yang nyeom

Word origin

The word combines 깨 (kkae, "sesame") with 소금 (sogeum, "salt"), so its form names the two ingredients in the seasoning.

Usage tips

  • In Korean cooking, it is a familiar finishing sprinkle, so recognizing it helps learners understand short recipe instructions and food labels.

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