How do you pronounce 쌉싸름하다?

쌉싸름하다 is pronounced “ssap-ssa-reum-ha-da” (revised romanization). You can hear it pronounced with Korean audio on this page.

When do Koreans use 쌉싸름하다?

An 'adult' flavor. For example: “다크초콜릿 특유의 쌉싸름한 맛이 은근히 매력 있어요.” — “The slightly bitter taste unique to dark chocolate is strangely attractive.”

쌉싸름하다 (ssap-ssa-reum-ha-da) means: Slightly and pleasantly bitter, like dark chocolate, matcha, or spring greens.

An 'adult' flavor. A bitterness that cleanses the palate and feels healthy.

다크초콜릿 특유의 쌉싸름한 맛이 은근히 매력 있어요.
dakeuchokorit teukyui ssapsarimhan masi eungeunhi maeryeok isseoyo.
The slightly bitter taste unique to dark chocolate is strangely attractive.
💡 Describes a pleasant, sophisticated bitterness.
봄나물은 그 쌉싸름한 맛으로 먹는 거지.
bomnamureun geu ssapsarimhan maseuro meokneun geoji.
You eat spring greens precisely for that pleasant, bitter flavor.
💡 Often used regarding traditional foods, tea, or greens.
이 초콜릿은 쌉싸름해서 아메리카노랑 먹기 딱 좋다.
i chokoriseun ssapsareumhaeseo amerikanorang meokgi ttak jota.
This chocolate is pleasantly bitter, so it goes great with an Americano.
💡 Use when describing adult flavor profiles like dark chocolate or matcha.