Korean Conversation · Level 193
15 words
Korean word
시다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsida
Meaning
- adjectivesour
Example
사과 주스가 시다.sa gwa chu seu ga si da
The apple juice is sour.
More examples
우유가 상해서 시다.u yu ga sang hae seo si da
The milk tastes sour because it has spoiled.
Core concept
Food or drink has a clear sour taste when it touches the tongue.
Common phrases
우유가 시다u yu ga si da
milk that tastes sour
레몬 주스가 시다re mon chu seu ga si da
lemon juice that tastes sour
Similar words
새콤하다saekomhada: Food or drink has a light, fresh tang that feels easy to enjoy.
시큼하다sikeumhada: Food or drink has a strong, sharp sour taste that gives the tongue a noticeable bite.
Definition in Korean
과일이나 음식이 혀에 닿았을 때 신맛이 나는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.kwa i ri na eum si gi hyeo e ta a sseul ttae sin ma si na neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word is an old native Korean adjective used for the taste of foods and fruits, with related forms found in earlier Korean.
Usage tips
- The English word sour can describe spoiled food, so this adjective helps learners focus on the sour taste itself.