Nuance Dictionary / Sweet, Bitter, & Sour Nuances
시큼하다 si-keum-ha-da
Sour in a strong, fermented, or sometimes slightly spoiled way
What does 시큼하다 mean?
시큼하다 (si-keum-ha-da) means: Sour in a strong, fermented, or sometimes slightly spoiled way.
Perfect for aged Kimchi stews, but a warning sign if you smell it in milk.
How it's actually used
- 김치가 잘 익어서 찌개 끓이기 딱 시큼한 맛이야.
gimchiga jal ik-eoseo jjigae kkeurig-i ttak sikeumhan masiya.
The kimchi is aged to perfection, giving it that ideal sour kick for stew.
💡 Appetizing sourness, especially for aged kimchi. - 우유에서 이상한 냄새가 나고 시큼한 걸 보니 상한 것 같아.
uyueseo isanghan naemsega nago sikeumhan geol boni sanghan geot gata.
The milk smells weird and tastes a bit sour, so I think it's gone bad.
💡 A warning sign of spoilage in dairy. - 냉장고에 오래 둔 우유에서 시큼한 냄새가 나는데 상한 것 같아.
naengjaggoe orae dun uyueseo sikeumhan naemsaega naneun-de sanghan geot gata.
There's a sour smell coming from the milk left in the fridge too long, I think it's spoiled.
💡 Use as a warning sign for spoiled dairy or over-fermented food.
Related words in Sweet, Bitter, & Sour Nuances
새콤하다 sae-kom-ha-da달짝지근하다 dal-jjak-ji-geun-ha-da달큼하다 dal-keum-ha-da짭짜름하다 jjap-jja-reum-ha-da새콤달콤하다 sae-kom-dal-kom-ha-da