Korean word

짠맛

Pronunciation

Romanizationjjanmat

Meaning

  • nounsaltiness

Example

이 국은 짠맛이 너무 강하다.i ku geun jjan ma si neo mu kang ha da

This soup is too salty.

Illustration for 짠맛 (saltiness)

More examples

고기 양념에 짠맛이 잘 배었다.ko gi yang nyeo me jjan ma si chal pae eot tta

The salty flavor has infused the meat seasoning well.

Core concept

The salty flavor experienced while eating food.

Common phrases

  • 짠맛을 조절하다jjan ma seul cho jeol ha da

    adjust the salt level

  • 짠맛이 배다jjan ma si pae da

    saltiness permeates

Similar words

간kan: The seasoning level that gives a dish a balanced overall taste.
짭짤함jjapjjalham: A mild salty taste that adds an enjoyable flavor to food.

Definition in Korean

입에서 짜게 느껴지는 음식의 맛.i be seo jja ge neu kkyeo ji neun eum si gui mat

Word origin

짠맛 (jjanmat, "saltiness") is formed from 짠 (jjan, "salty") and 맛 (mat, "taste"), putting the quality and the taste together in one noun.

Usage tips

  • This word helps describe a dish as having too much saltiness without talking about the amount of salt added to it.

Opposites

  • 싱거움singgeoummildnessnoun

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