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감칠맛(이 나다) gam-chil-mat
Umami-rich; a mouth-watering, deeply satisfying savory taste that makes you crave more
What does 감칠맛(이 나다) mean?
감칠맛(이 나다) (gam-chil-mat) means: Umami-rich; a mouth-watering, deeply satisfying savory taste that makes you crave more.
The secret weapon of all great soups and stews. MSG is literally '감칠맛 powder'.
🎙️ 감칠맛이 나다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [감칠마시 나다]로 소리나요 (연음법칙). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 이 된장찌개는 비법이 뭐길래 이렇게 감칠맛이 나지?
i doenjangjjigae-neun bibeobi mwogillae ireoke gamchilmasi naji?
What's the secret to this doenjang jjigae that makes it so savory and delicious?
💡 Expresses pleasant surprise at a deep, mouth-watering flavor. - 설탕을 아주 살짝 넣어야 감칠맛이 살아나요.
seoltangeul aju saljjak neoeoya gamchilmisi saranayo.
You have to add just a tiny pinch of sugar to bring out the umami flavor.
💡 A common cooking tip regarding flavor enhancement. - 이 찌개는 비법 육수를 써서 그런지 깊고 진한 감칠맛이 난다.
i jjigaeneun bibeop yuksureul sseo seo geureonji gipgo jinhaan gamchilmasi nanda.
This stew has a deep and rich umami flavor, probably because they used a secret broth.
💡 Used to describe that mouth-watering, savory depth in food that leaves you wanting more.
Related words in The Soul of Korean Broth
걸쭉하다 geol-jjuk-ha-da진하다 jin-ha-da구수하다 gu-su-ha-da담백하다 dam-baek-ha-da