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신맛 meaning and pronunciation

sinmat · sourness

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 65768
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 신맏, 신마시, 신맏또, 신만만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    식초나 레몬을 먹었을 때 느껴지는 맛.

    English: sourness — The taste of vinegar or lemons.

    Examples

    • 매실의 신맛.
    • 신맛이 강하다.
    • 신맛이 나다.
    • 신맛이 느껴지다.
    • 신맛을 내다.
    • 나는 강렬한 신맛에 절로 눈이 감겼다.
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