A1 Idiom Neutral

입에 침이 고이다.

ibe chimi goida.

Mouth waters.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase when you see or smell delicious food and your mouth starts watering in anticipation.

  • Means: To salivate due to the desire for food.
  • Used in: Describing delicious meals, food photos, or cooking smells.
  • Don't confuse: It is not used for medical conditions like dry mouth.
Eyes looking at food + stomach growling = 입에 침이 고이다

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means your mouth makes water because you want to eat. Use it when you see good food.
When you see delicious food, your body reacts. You can say '입에 침이 고이다' to tell your friends that the food looks very tasty and you are hungry.
This idiom describes the physiological reaction of salivation in response to appetizing stimuli. It is a common way to express anticipation for a meal in both casual and semi-formal conversations.
Used to convey sensory anticipation, this phrase highlights the link between visual or olfactory stimuli and the digestive system. It is a staple of Korean food-related discourse, often used to compliment the chef or express personal excitement.
This idiomatic expression serves as a linguistic marker for gustatory anticipation. By referencing the involuntary production of saliva, the speaker effectively communicates a high degree of appetite and appreciation for the culinary presentation.
The phrase '입에 침이 고이다' functions as a metonymic expression for hunger, where the physiological symptom represents the emotional state of desire. It is deeply embedded in the Korean lexicon as a culturally specific way to articulate the visceral connection between sensory perception and the consumption of food.

Significado

To produce saliva in the mouth, usually in anticipation of delicious food.

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Contexto cultural

Food is a major topic of conversation. Using this phrase shows you are enjoying the meal.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar; just use it when you see food you love.

Significado

To produce saliva in the mouth, usually in anticipation of delicious food.

💡

Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar; just use it when you see food you love.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

맛있는 냄새에 입에 침이 _____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 고여요

The verb '고이다' is used for liquids gathering.

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Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Usually for food, but can be used for very tasty drinks.

Frases relacionadas

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군침이 돌다

synonym

Saliva starts to circulate.

Dónde usarla

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Restaurant

A: 와, 피자 나왔다!

B: 진짜 맛있겠다. 벌써 입에 침이 고여요.

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Gooey' (고이다) liquid in your mouth when you see food.

Visual Association

Imagine a delicious, steaming bowl of ramen. As you look at it, you feel a drop of saliva forming in your mouth.

Story

I walked past a bakery. The smell of bread hit me. Suddenly, my mouth felt wet. I realized my mouth was watering (입에 침이 고이다).

Word Web

음식맛있다냄새식욕먹고 싶다군침

Desafío

Find a photo of your favorite food and say the phrase aloud 5 times.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Se me hace la boca agua

Spanish uses a reflexive structure.

French high

Ça me met l'eau à la bouche

French uses 'putting' water rather than 'gathering'.

German high

Das lässt mir das Wasser im Mund zusammenlaufen

German emphasizes the 'running together' of the water.

Japanese moderate

涎が出る (yodare ga deru)

It is slightly more informal/crude than the Korean version.

Arabic high

يسيل لعابي (yaseelu lu'aabi)

Uses the verb 'to flow' instead of 'to gather'.

Chinese moderate

垂涎三尺 (chuí xián sān chǐ)

It is a hyperbolic idiom rather than a simple description.

Korean high

군침이 돌다

Uses '돌다' (circulate) instead of '고이다' (gather).

Portuguese high

Ficar com água na boca

Focuses on the state of 'having' water in the mouth.

Easily Confused

입에 침이 고이다. vs 입맛이 돌다

Learners confuse 'appetite' with 'saliva'.

입맛 is appetite, 침 is saliva.

Preguntas frecuentes (1)

Usually for food, but can be used for very tasty drinks.

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