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짠맛 meaning and pronunciation

jjanmat · salty taste

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78916
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 짠맏, 짠마시, 짠맏또, 짠만만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    소금과 같은 맛.

    English: salty taste — A flavor that tastes like salt.

    Examples

    • 강한 짠맛.
    • 짠맛이 나다.
    • 짠맛이 진하다.
    • 짠맛을 내다.
    • 짠맛을 줄이다.
    • 나는 나물에 짠맛을 내기 위해 소금을 넣었다.
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