Korean word

머스타드

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeoseutadeu

Meaning

  • nounmustard

Example

핫도그에 머스타드를 찍어 먹어.hat tto geu e meo seu ta deu reul jji geo meo geo

Dip the hot dog in mustard and eat it.

Illustration for 머스타드 (mustard)

More examples

빵에 머스타드를 바르면 맛있다.ppang e meo seu ta deu reul pa reu myeon ma sit tta

Spreading mustard on bread makes it taste good.

Core concept

A yellow sauce that adds a warm, tangy sharpness to familiar foods.

Common phrases

  • 머스타드 소스meo seu ta deu so seu

    mustard sauce

  • 디종 머스타드ti jong meo seu ta deu

    Dijon mustard

  • 머스타드 드레싱meo seu ta deu teu re sing

    mustard dressing

Similar words

케첩kecheop: A familiar red sauce made from tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar for dipping or topping food.
마요네즈mayonejeu: A mild, rich white sauce made by blending eggs and oil.
겨자kyeoja: A pungent seasoning made from mustard seeds in powder or paste form.
소스soseu: A sauce served over or alongside a dish to give it extra taste.

Definition in Korean

핫도그나 샌드위치에 찍어 먹거나 바르는, 고소하고 톡 쏘는 맛의 노란 소스hat tto geu na saen deu wi chi e jji geo meok kkeo na pa reu neun ko so ha go tok sso neun ma sui no ran so seu

Word origin

This Korean noun is a sound-based borrowing from English mustard rather than a word formed from native Korean parts.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when customizing food orders because it identifies a sauce that may be added, removed, or requested on its own.

Related words

  • 머스타드소스meoseutadeusoseumustard saucenoun
  • 머스타드색meoseutadeusaekmustard yellownoun

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