Nuance Dictionary / The 50 Shades of Spicy
맵싸하다 maep-ssa-ha-da
Sharply and piercingly spicy, often with a slightly bitter or herbal edge
What does 맵싸하다 mean?
맵싸하다 (maep-ssa-ha-da) means: Sharply and piercingly spicy, often with a slightly bitter or herbal edge.
A very specific, clean heat that doesn't linger too long but hits hard.
How it's actually used
- 이 고추는 맵싸한 맛이 나서 입맛을 확 돋워.
i gochuneun maepsahan mat-i naseo ipmat-eul hwak dotwo.
These peppers have a sharp, piercing heat that really stimulates the appetite.
💡 Used for a clean, bracing type of spice. - 국물이 끝에 살짝 맵싸해서 시원하네요.
gukmuri kkeute saljjak maepsahaeseo siwonhaeneyo.
The soup has a nice, sharp kick at the end that makes it refreshing.
💡 Often used for soups with garlic or radish spice. - 청양고추를 송송 썰어 넣었더니 국물이 맵싸하니 속이 확 풀리네.
cheongyanggochureul songsong sseoreo neoeotdeoni gukmuri maepssahani sogi hwak pulline.
I chopped up some Cheongyang chili peppers, and the soup has this sharp, piercing heat that really clears out my system.
💡 Used for clean, biting spice like raw peppers or radish.
Related words in The 50 Shades of Spicy
아리다 a-ri-da자극적이다 ja-geuk-jeok-i-da물리다 mul-li-da알싸하다 al-ssa-ha-da얼얼하다 eol-eol-ha-da