Nuance Dictionary / The Soul of Korean Broth
구수하다 gu-su-ha-da
Earthy, comforting, and deeply savory, like soybean paste stew or roasted barley tea
What does 구수하다 mean?
구수하다 (gu-su-ha-da) means: Earthy, comforting, and deeply savory, like soybean paste stew or roasted barley tea.
The ultimate flavor of Korean nostalgia and countryside cooking.
How it's actually used
- 우리 할머니가 끓여주신 청국장은 냄새는 좀 그렇지만 맛은 정말 구수해.
uri halmeoniga kkeulryeojusin cheonggukjangeun naemsaneun jom geureotjiman maseun jeongmal gusukhae.
The cheonggukjang my grandma makes smells a bit strong, but the taste is deeply savory and comforting.
💡 Often used for traditional, rustic flavors like fermented bean paste or roasted grains. - 할머니가 끓여주신 청국장은 냄새는 조금 나지만 맛이 참 구수하다.
halmeoniga kkeulyeojusin cheonggukjangeun naemseneun jogeum najiman masi cham gusuhada.
The cheonggukjang my grandma makes smells a bit, but the taste is so deep and comforting.
💡 Describes traditional, earthy flavors like fermented soybean stew. - 구수한 보리차 한 잔 마시니까 속이 확 풀리는 기분이야.
gusuhan boricha han jan masinikka sogi hwak pullineun gibuniya.
Drinking a cup of savory roasted barley tea makes me feel so relieved inside.
💡 Used for roasted grain teas or comforting, homey beverages.
Related words in The Soul of Korean Broth
담백하다 dam-baek-ha-da감칠맛(이 나다) gam-chil-mat걸쭉하다 geol-jjuk-ha-da진하다 jin-ha-da