Korean Conversation · Level 95
15 words
Korean word
양념
Pronunciation
Romanizationyangnyeom
Meaning
- nounseasoning
Example
국에는 양념을 조금만 넣으세요.ku ge neun yang nyeo meul cho geum man neo eu se yo
Add just a little seasoning to the soup, please.
More examples
양념이 강하면 음식이 짜게 느껴져요.yang nyeo mi kang ha myeon eum si gi jja ge neu kkyeo jeo yo
If the seasoning is strong, the food tastes salty.
Core concept
A flavoring that gives food its characteristic taste, used alone or blended into a sauce.
Common phrases
양념을 하다yang nyeo meul ha da
season
양념이 강하다yang nyeo mi kang ha da
be strongly seasoned
Similar words
조미료chomiryo: A food flavoring added in a small amount to control the final taste.
소스soseu: A pourable or spreadable flavoring served with or added to a dish.
향신료hyangsillyo: A dried spice or plant material used for aroma or spiciness in cooking.
양념장yangnyeomjang: A combined seasoning mixture prepared as a sauce for cooking or serving.
Definition in Korean
한 가지 재료로 맛을 내거나 여러 재료를 섞어 소스 형태로 만들어 음식에 쓰는 모든 조미료를 포괄하는 말.han ka ji chae ryo ro ma seul nae geo na yeo reo chae ryo reul seo kkeo so seu hyeong tae ro man deu reo eum si ge sseu neun mo deun cho mi ryo reul po gwal ha neun mal
Word origin
The word developed from the older form yaknyeom, whose name linked food seasoning with medicine in an older Korean view of food.
Usage tips
- English seasoning often suggests a dry ingredient, while sauce often suggests a liquid accompaniment, but this word can fit either pattern.
Other meanings
- saucenoun
Opposites
- 싱거움singgeoumblandnessnoun
- 담백함tambaekamlightnessnoun
Related words
- 양념장yangnyeomjangseasoning saucenoun
- 양념통yangnyeomtongseasoning containernoun