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싱겁다 sing-geop-da
Lacking sufficient salt, seasoning, or flavor in food or drink.
What does 싱겁다 mean?
싱겁다 (sing-geop-da) means: Lacking sufficient salt, seasoning, or flavor in food or drink.
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How it's actually used
- 국이 좀 싱거우니까 소금 더 넣어.
guk-i jom sing-geo-u-ni-kka so-geum deo neo-heo.
The soup is a bit bland, so add some more salt.
💡 Shows the direct, practical remedy associated with the word. - 이 김치는 담근 지 얼마 안 돼서 싱거워.
i gim-chi-neun dam-geun ji eol-ma an dwae-seo sing-geo-wo.
This kimchi hasn't fermented long enough, so it tastes raw and under-seasoned.
💡 Demonstrates how the term applies to fermented foods that haven't developed depth yet. - 싱겁게 먹어야 건강에 좋아요.
sing-geop-ge meo-goya geon-gang-e jo-ayo.
Eating blandly (with less salt) is good for your health.
💡 Illustrates the dietary lifestyle usage of eating low-sodium.
Related words in Social Situations
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