Korean word

달다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtalda

Meaning

  • adjectivesweet

Example

이 과자는 달아요.i kwa ja neun ta ra yo

This snack is sweet.

Illustration for 달다 (sweet)

More examples

이 음료는 달아요.i eum nyo neun ta ra yo

This drink is sweet.

Core concept

A food or drink carries a clear sugary taste on the tongue.

Common phrases

  • 사탕이 달다sa tang i tal da

    sweet candy

  • 음료가 달다eum nyo ga tal da

    sweet drink

  • 너무 달다neo mu tal da

    too sweet

Similar words

달콤하다talkomhada: A gentle sugary taste feels pleasant in food or drink.
달달하다taldalhada: A strong sugary taste stands out clearly in food or drink.

Definition in Korean

음식이나 음료에서 설탕처럼 단맛이 느껴지는 상태를 이르는 형용사.eum si gi na eum nyo e seo seol tang cheo reom tan ma si neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This adjective is a native Korean word with an old history of describing sweet taste, while the identical verb meaning hang or attach is a separate word.

Usage tips

  • English uses sweet for both taste and kindness, so picture food or a drink first when this Korean adjective appears.

Other meanings

  • hangverb
  • attachverb

Opposites

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