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달달하다 dal-dal-ha-da
Pleasantly sweet, often used to describe romantic, affectionate vibes
What does 달달하다 mean?
달달하다 (dal-dal-ha-da) means: Pleasantly sweet, often used to describe romantic, affectionate vibes.
It means 'sweet' for food, but it's the absolute go-to word for romance. A couple whispering and holding hands is '달달하다'. A romantic comedy drama is '달달하다'. It's the sensation of a sugar rush applied to your love life.
How it's actually used
- 요즘 그 드라마 주인공들 연애하는 거 진짜 달달해.
Yo-jeum geu deu-ra-ma ju-in-gong-deul yeon-ae-ha-neun geo jin-jja dal-dal-hae.
Those main characters dating in that drama lately are so sweet and romantic.
💡 Often used for couple dynamics. - 티라미수가 너무 달달하지 않고 딱 내 입맛이야.
Ti-ra-mi-su-ga neo-mu dal-dal-ha-ji anh-go ttak nae ip-mat-i-ya.
This tiramisu isn't overwhelmingly sweet and is right to my taste.
💡 Can describe pleasant food sweetness too. - 두 사람 요즘 서로 눈에서 꿀이 떨어지는 게 아주 달달해.
du saram yojeum seoro nun-eseo kkuri tteoreojineun ge aju daldalhae.
Those two look so sweet lately, with honey practically dripping from their eyes.
💡 Extremely common when teasing a happily dating couple.
Related words in Taste & Texture
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