Korean word

단맛

Pronunciation

Romanizationtanmat

Meaning

  • nounsweetness

Example

이 과일은 단맛이 적당해요.i kwa i reun tan ma si cheok ttang hae yo

This fruit has just the right amount of sweetness.

Illustration for 단맛 (sweetness)

More examples

설탕을 줄여서 단맛을 줄였어요.seol tang eul chu ryeo seo tan ma seul chu ryeo sseo yo

I used less sugar and reduced the sweetness.

Core concept

The sweet taste in food, understood as a quality that can be mild, strong, or balanced.

Common phrases

  • 단맛이 나는 과일tan ma si na neun kwa il

    sweet-tasting fruit

  • 단맛을 줄이다tan ma seul chu ri da

    cut down on sweetness

  • 단맛을 더하다tan ma seul teo ha da

    add sweetness

Similar words

달콤함talkomham: A sweet flavor that feels enjoyable on the tongue.
당도tangdo: The concentration of sugar in fruit or drink used to assess its sweetness.

Definition in Korean

음식에서 느껴지는 단맛의 성질이나 양을 나타내는 명사eum si ge seo neu kkyeo ji neun tan ma sui seong ji ri na yang eul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

단맛 (danmat, "sweet taste") combines 단 (dan, "sweet") with 맛 (mat, "taste") to name the taste of sweetness.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use sweetness for both the sweet quality and its level, making this useful when describing fruit, drinks, and desserts.

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