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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.

Related words in Sweet, Bitter, & Sour Nuances

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