Nuance Dictionary / The 50 Shades of Spicy
알싸하다 al-ssa-ha-da
A sharp, pungent, and tingling spiciness that hits the nose, like raw garlic or mustard
What does 알싸하다 mean?
알싸하다 (al-ssa-ha-da) means: A sharp, pungent, and tingling spiciness that hits the nose, like raw garlic or mustard.
The brief, sharp pain that clears your sinuses.
How it's actually used
- 생마늘을 잘못 먹었더니 입안이 알싸하네.
saengmaneuleul jalmot meogeodeoni ibani alssahane.
I ate raw garlic and now my mouth has a sharp, stinging sensation.
💡 Describes the sharp, sinus-clearing spice of raw garlic or wasabi. - 김치에 파를 많이 넣었더니 톡 쏘는 게 알싸하고 맛있다.
kimchi-e pareul mani neoteodeoni tok ssoneun ge alssahago masitda.
There are a lot of green onions in the kimchi, giving it a nice, pungent kick that tastes great.
💡 Used positively for sharp, refreshing pungency in foods. - 겨울철에 이 생마늘을 먹었더니 입안이 알싸하네.
gyeowulcheore i saengmaneureul meogeotdeoni ibani alssahane.
Eating this raw garlic in the winter makes my mouth feel sharply pungent.
💡 Describes the strong, tingling bite of raw garlic.
Related words in The 50 Shades of Spicy
얼얼하다 eol-eol-ha-da화끈거리다 hwa-kkeun-geo-ri-da매콤달콤하다 mae-kom-dal-kom-ha-da맵싸하다 maep-ssa-ha-da아리다 a-ri-da