Korean word

싱싱하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsingsinghada

Meaning

  • adjectivefresh

Example

이 채소는 싱싱해요.i chae so neun sing sing hae yo

This vegetable is fresh.

Illustration for 싱싱하다 (fresh)

More examples

오늘 시장에서 싱싱한 채소를 샀어요.o neul si jang e seo sing sing han chae so reul sa sseo yo

I bought fresh vegetables at the market today.

Core concept

Something that still has plenty of moisture and vitality, so it is good to eat or use right away.

Common phrases

  • 싱싱한 채소sing sing han chae so

    fresh vegetables

  • 싱싱한 해산물sing sing han hae san mul

    fresh seafood

  • 싱싱한 과일sing sing han kwa il

    fresh fruit

Similar words

신선하다sinseonhada: Food retains its original quality and taste because it has not become old.

Definition in Korean

수분과 생기가 살아 있어 상태가 좋고 바로 먹거나 쓰기 알맞은 것을 이르는 형용사su bun gwa saeng gi ga sa ra i sseo sang tae ga cho ko pa ro meok kkeo na sseu gi al ma jeun keo seul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines 싱싱 (singsing, "fresh and full of vitality") with 하다 (hada, "to be or show a quality"), forming an adjective for being fresh and lively.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use fresh for many kinds of newness, but this Korean adjective is especially natural when judging the condition of produce or seafood.

Other meanings

  • livelyadjective

Related words

  • 싱싱함singsinghamfreshnessnoun
  • 싱싱하게singsinghagefreshlyadverb

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