Korean word

달콤하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtalkomhada

Meaning

  • adjectivesweet

Example

이 케이크는 달콤해요.i ke i keu neun tal kom hae yo

This cake is sweet.

Illustration for 달콤하다 (sweet)

More examples

그는 달콤한 말을 자주 해요.keu neun tal kom han ma reul cha ju hae yo

He often says sweet things.

Core concept

A gentle sugary taste that also brings a pleasant feeling.

Common phrases

  • 달콤한 맛tal kom han mat

    sweet taste

  • 달콤한 향기tal kom han hyang gi

    sweet fragrance

  • 달콤한 말tal kom han mal

    sweet words

Similar words

달다talda: Containing a strong, easily noticed sugary taste.
달달하다taldalhada: Having a soft sweetness that stays gentle on the palate.

Definition in Korean

맛이 설탕처럼 달고 기분을 좋게 하는 상태를 나타내는 말.ma si seol tang cheo reom tal go ki bu neul cho ke ha neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun mal

Word origin

The adjective combines a Korean stem meaning sweet with a common element that marks having that quality.

Usage tips

  • English sweet can describe kindness or personality, but this word most naturally describes a taste or another pleasing quality.

Other meanings

  • delightfuladjective
  • pleasantadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 달콤함talkomhamsweetnessnoun
  • 달콤하게talkomhagesweetlyadverb

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