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짭짤하다 jjap-jjal-ha-da
Salty in a highly appetizing way, or referring to a surprisingly good financial profit
What does 짭짤하다 mean?
짭짤하다 (jjap-jjal-ha-da) means: Salty in a highly appetizing way, or referring to a surprisingly good financial profit.
Potato chips are '짭짤하다'. But in business slang, if you make a quick, unexpectedly good profit on a side hustle or an investment, you say '수입이 짭짤하다' (The income is deliciously salty).
How it's actually used
- 감자칩이 바삭하고 짭짤해서 맥주 안주로 최고야.
gam-ja-chip-i ba-sak-ha-go jjap-jjal-hae-seo maek-ju an-ju-ro choe-go-ya.
These potato chips are crispy and savory, making them the best snack for beer.
💡 Describes food that has an appetizing, satisfying level of saltiness. - 이번 주식 투자로 생각보다 짭짤한 수익을 올렸다.
i-beon ju-sik tu-ja-ro saeng-gak-bo-da jjap-jal-han su-ik-eul ol-lyeot-da.
I made a pretty decent, unexpected profit from this stock investment.
💡 Slang usage meaning a satisfying financial gain. - 이번 주식 투자로 짭짤한 수익을 올렸다.
ibeon jusik tujaro ssapsalhan su-igeul ollyeotda.
I made a pretty decent profit through this week's stock investment.
💡 Used both for deliciously salty food and satisfying financial gains.
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