Nuance Dictionary / The Soul of Korean Broth
진하다 jin-ha-da
Deep, rich, and highly concentrated in flavor or color
What does 진하다 mean?
진하다 (jin-ha-da) means: Deep, rich, and highly concentrated in flavor or color.
Used for everything from thick makeup to a very strong, long-boiled beef bone soup.
How it's actually used
- 아침에는 역시 진한 아메리카노 한 잔이 최고지.
achim-eneun yeoksi jinhan amerikano han jani choegoji.
Nothing beats a strong, rich Americano in the morning.
💡 Used for drinks or flavors that are potent and concentrated. - 이 사골국은 이틀 동안 고아서 국물이 정말 진해.
i sagolgugeun iteul dongan goaseo gukmuri jeongmal jinhae.
This beef bone soup was boiled for two days, so the broth is really rich and concentrated.
💡 Describes deeply concentrated broths or colors. - 오늘 아침에 마신 아메리카노가 너무 진해서 아직도 잠이 안 오는 것 같아.
oneul achime masin amerikaneoga neomu jinhaeseo ajikdo jami an oneun geot gata.
The Americano I drank this morning was so strong and concentrated that I feel like I still can't fall asleep.
💡 Commonly used for strong coffee, rich colors, or heavy makeup.
Related words in The Soul of Korean Broth
구수하다 gu-su-ha-da담백하다 dam-baek-ha-da감칠맛(이 나다) gam-chil-mat걸쭉하다 geol-jjuk-ha-da