Korean word

조미료

Pronunciation

Romanizationchomiryo

Meaning

  • nounseasoning

Example

음식에 조미료를 너무 많이 넣지 마세요.eum si ge cho mi ryo reul neo mu ma ni neo chi ma se yo

Don't add too much seasoning to the food.

Illustration for 조미료 (seasoning)

More examples

이 요리는 조미료 없이도 맛있다.i yo ri neun cho mi ryo eop ssi do ma sit tta

This dish is delicious even without seasoning.

Core concept

An ingredient used in small amounts to adjust the taste of food.

Common phrases

  • 조미료를 넣다cho mi ryo reul neo ta

    add seasoning

  • 인공 조미료in gong cho mi ryo

    artificial seasoning

  • 조미료가 많다cho mi ryo ga man ta

    a lot of seasoning

Similar words

양념yangnyeom: A flavoring that may be a single ingredient or a blended sauce used with food.
소금sogeum: A white crystalline ingredient that adds a salty taste to cooking or meals.
간장kanjang: A fermented soybean liquid used to add saltiness and savory flavor to dishes.
소스soseu: A pourable or thick condiment used on food or alongside it for extra taste.

Definition in Korean

음식의 맛을 내기 위해 소량으로 넣는 소스·향신료·첨가물 등의 총칭.eum si gui ma seul nae gi wi hae so ryang eu ro neon neun so seu hyang sil lyo cheom ga mul teung ui chong ching

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning adjustment, flavor, and material to name something used to adjust food's taste.

Usage tips

  • When reading Korean recipes or product labels, this term signals a flavoring category and not necessarily one specific ingredient.

Related words

  • 조미하다chomihadaseasonverb
  • 조미법chomibeopseasoning methodnoun

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