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쫄깃하다 meaning and pronunciation

jjolgithada · chewy

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78052
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 쫄기타다, 쫄기탄, 쫄기타여, 쫄기타니, 쫄기탐니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    씹히는 맛이 조금 차지고 질기다.

    English: chewy — Having a slightly sticky and tough texture like that of chewy food.

    Examples

    • 쫄깃한 맛.
    • 고기가 쫄깃하다.
    • 떡이 쫄깃하다.
    • 송편이 쫄깃하다.
    • 수제비가 쫄깃하다.
    • 아이가 간식으로 쫄깃한 오징어를 씹어 먹는다.
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