Nuance Dictionary / Sweet, Bitter, & Sour Nuances
달짝지근하다 dal-jjak-ji-geun-ha-da
Pleasantly, mildly, and sometimes sneakily sweet, often found in savory dishes
What does 달짝지근하다 mean?
달짝지근하다 (dal-jjak-ji-geun-ha-da) means: Pleasantly, mildly, and sometimes sneakily sweet, often found in savory dishes.
The secret sweetness in Korean marinades (like Bulgogi) that balances the soy sauce.
🎙️ 달짝지근하다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [달짝찌근하다]로 소리나요 (경음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 제육볶음 양념이 매콤하면서도 달짝지근해서 계속 들어가.
jeyuk-bokkeum yangnyeom-i maekom-hamyeon-seodo daljjak-jigeun-haeseo gyesok deureoga.
The stir-fried pork seasoning is spicy yet mildly sweet, so it keeps going down.
💡 Describes the addictive, savory sweetness in meat dishes. - 이 떡볶이는 너무 달지 않고 딱 달짝지근해서 맛있네.
i tteokbokki-neun neomu dalji anko ttak daljjak-jigeun-haeseo masitne.
This tteokbokki isn't overly sweet; it has just the right subtle sweetness, so it's good.
💡 Used for a pleasant, mild background sweetness. - 갈비 양념은 살짝 달짝지근해야 제맛이지.
galbi yangnyeomeun saljjak daljjakjigeunhaeya jematiji.
Galbi marinade has to be mildly sweet to taste its best.
💡 Use for the subtle sweetness in savory Korean marinades.
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