Korean Conversation · Level 186
15 words
Korean word
신맛
Pronunciation
Romanizationsinmat
Meaning
- nounsourness
Example
이 김치는 신맛이 강해서 밥이랑 잘 어울려요.i kim chi neun sin ma si kang hae seo pa bi rang chal eo ul lyeo yo
This kimchi has a strong sour taste, so it goes well with rice.
More examples
레몬은 신맛이 너무 강해서 그대로는 먹기 어려워요.re mo neun sin ma si neo mu kang hae seo keu dae ro neun meok kki eo ryeo wo yo
The lemon's sour taste is so strong that it is difficult to eat on its own.
Core concept
The distinct sour taste felt on the tongue when acidic food stimulates it.
Common phrases
신맛이 나다sin ma si na da
taste sour
신맛이 강하다sin ma si kang ha da
have a strongly sour taste
신맛을 느끼다sin ma seul neu kki da
feel a sour taste
Similar words
시큼함sikeumham: A strong tart sensation that spreads across the mouth when food is tasted.
새콤함saekomham: A light, refreshing sour taste mixed with sweetness.
상큼함sangkeumham: A crisp, refreshing feeling from a mild sour flavor and pleasant aroma.
Definition in Korean
입안에서 혀가 자극되어 시큼하게 느껴지는 맛.i ba ne seo hyeo ga cha geuk ttoe eo si keum ha ge neu kkyeo ji neun mat
Word origin
The noun combines 신 (sin, "sour") with 맛 (mat, "taste"), forming a word for the taste of something sour.
Usage tips
- English uses sourness for the acidic taste itself, while sour can also describe food that has that taste.