When talking about food in Korean, you'll often encounter terms related to its nutritional content. One such term is 고칼로리다 (go-kal-lo-ri-da), which means 'to be high-calorie'.
This adjective is useful when describing foods that are rich in calories, often implying they are energy-dense. For example, a chocolate cake or a fatty cut of meat could be described as 고칼로리.
It's generally used to describe the nature or characteristic of the food itself. While not inherently negative, it often carries the connotation of being unhealthy if consumed in large quantities, especially for those watching their diet.
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- Describes food/drinks with lots of calories.
- Often used when talking about unhealthy or fattening foods.
- You'll see this on food labels or hear it in health discussions.
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Many Korean words related to modern concepts, especially in science, medicine, and technology, are Sino-Korean, meaning they are derived from Chinese characters but pronounced and used within Korean grammar. '칼로리' itself is a loanword from English 'calorie'.
Wortherkunft
Sino-Korean word (고칼로리) + Korean descriptive adjective ending (다)
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: 고 (高) meaning 'high' + 칼로리 (calorie) meaning 'calorie' + 다 (descriptive adjective ending)
Korean (Sino-Korean component derived from Chinese)Kultureller Kontext
When Koreans describe food as '고칼로리,' it often carries a connotation of indulgence or a warning, similar to how 'high-calorie' is used in English. It's frequently heard in discussions about dieting or when marveling at particularly rich or satisfying (but perhaps unhealthy) dishes like fried chicken, jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), or certain stews. While enjoying such foods is common, there's also a strong cultural awareness and discussion around the caloric content of meals, especially among those conscious of their health or weight.
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The correct order is 'This food is high-calorie.'
The correct order is 'Don't eat too much high-calorie food.'
The correct order is 'I like high-calorie food, but I try to reduce it for my health.'
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Summary
고칼로리다 literally means 'to be high-calorie' and is used for foods and drinks with a lot of energy content.
- Describes food/drinks with lots of calories.
- Often used when talking about unhealthy or fattening foods.
- You'll see this on food labels or hear it in health discussions.
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