Explanation at your level:
You use 달아요 to talk about food. If you eat a cookie, you say '달아요'. It means 'It is sweet'. You can say '사탕이 달아요' (The candy is sweet). It is a very useful word for beginners!
At this level, you can use 달아요 to describe more complex tastes. You might say '이 커피는 너무 달아요' (This coffee is too sweet). It is a polite way to give feedback on food or drinks in a cafe.
You can use 달아요 to describe metaphorical sweetness. For example, you might describe a '달콤한 꿈' (sweet dream) or a '달콤한 휴식' (sweet rest). It shows you understand how the word moves beyond just physical taste.
At the B2 level, you start using 달아요 in nuanced contexts. You might describe a '달콤한 유혹' (sweet temptation). You can distinguish between '달다' (sweet) and other taste adjectives like '쓰다' (bitter) or '시다' (sour) to create descriptive, sophisticated sentences.
In advanced contexts, 달아요 is used to describe the tone of a situation or a person's demeanor. You might describe someone's '달콤한 말솜씨' (sweet way of speaking) to imply they are persuasive or perhaps manipulative. It is about understanding the connotation of sweetness in social dynamics.
At the mastery level, you explore the etymological and literary weight of 달아요. You can use it in creative writing to evoke sensory memories. You might contrast the '달콤함' (sweetness) of a memory with the '씁쓸함' (bitterness) of reality, showing a deep command of emotional vocabulary.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means 'it is sweet'.
- Polite form of 달다.
- Used for food and drinks.
- Common in daily conversation.
When you say 달아요, you are telling someone that something is sweet. It comes from the root verb 달다, which is the base form for 'to be sweet'.
Think of the last time you had a delicious piece of chocolate cake. In Korean, you would simply say '이 케이크가 달아요' (This cake is sweet). It is a very common, everyday word that you will use constantly when talking about food or drinks.
The word 달아요 has deep roots in Middle Korean. It evolved from the ancient form '달다', which has been used for centuries to describe the taste of honey and fruits.
Interestingly, in older Korean literature, this word was often associated with 'sweetness of life' or 'pleasantness'. It is a native Korean word, meaning it does not come from Chinese characters (Hanja), which makes it a core part of the language's vocabulary.
You use 달아요 in casual and polite daily conversations. It is perfect for restaurants, cafes, or when you are sharing a snack with a friend.
Commonly, you pair it with nouns like '커피' (coffee), '과일' (fruit), or '사탕' (candy). Because it is in the -아요 ending, it sounds friendly and polite, making it safe to use with people you don't know extremely well.
1. 달콤한 말: Sweet talk. Used when someone is being overly flattering. Example: '그의 달콤한 말에 속지 마세요.' (Don't fall for his sweet talk.)
2. 단맛을 보다: To taste the sweetness (of success). Example: '드디어 사업의 단맛을 봤어요.' (I finally tasted the sweetness of success.)
3. 달고 짜다: Sweet and salty. Used for food combinations. Example: '이 과자는 달고 짜요.' (This snack is sweet and salty.)
4. 달다 쓰다: Sweet and bitter. Used metaphorically for life experiences. Example: '인생은 달고 써요.' (Life is sweet and bitter.)
5. 꿀맛이다: To taste like honey (very sweet/good). Example: '이 사과 정말 꿀맛이에요!' (This apple is honey-sweet!)
The word 달아요 follows the standard Korean conjugation for adjectives ending in 'ㄹ'. When you add the '아요' ending, the 'ㄹ' remains, and it becomes '달아요'.
Pronunciation is straightforward: [da-ra-yo]. Ensure the 'r' sound is a soft flap, similar to the 'tt' in the American pronunciation of 'butter'. It rhymes with words like '살아요' (to live) or '팔아요' (to sell).
Fun Fact
It is a native Korean word, not a Sino-Korean one.
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'da-ra-yo'
Sounds like 'da-ra-yo'
Common Errors
- Pronouncing 'r' as a hard English 'r'
- Stressing the wrong syllable
- Dropping the final 'yo'
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Very easy
Very easy
Very easy
Very easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Adjective conjugation
달다 -> 달아요
Particle usage
이/가
Polite endings
-아요
Examples by Level
사탕이 달아요.
Candy is sweet.
Subject + particle + adjective.
이것은 달아요.
This is sweet.
Demonstrative pronoun.
초콜릿이 달아요.
Chocolate is sweet.
Noun + particle.
아이스크림이 달아요.
Ice cream is sweet.
Noun + particle.
딸기가 달아요.
The strawberry is sweet.
Noun + particle.
케이크가 달아요.
The cake is sweet.
Noun + particle.
주스가 달아요.
The juice is sweet.
Noun + particle.
꿀이 달아요.
Honey is sweet.
Noun + particle.
커피가 너무 달아요.
이 과일은 정말 달아요.
사과가 아주 달아요.
쿠키가 달아요.
시럽이 달아요.
디저트가 달아요.
사탕이 덜 달아요.
차는 안 달아요.
그의 말은 정말 달아요.
달콤한 휴식이 필요해요.
이 와인은 달아요.
달콤한 향기가 나요.
추억은 달아요.
달콤한 노래를 불러요.
그녀는 달아요.
달콤한 사랑을 해요.
달콤한 유혹에 빠졌어요.
성공의 맛은 달아요.
달콤한 말로 속이지 마세요.
인생은 달고 써요.
달콤한 계획을 세워요.
그 소식은 정말 달아요.
달콤한 분위기예요.
달콤한 복수를 꿈꿔요.
그의 달콤한 언변에 넘어갔어요.
달콤한 승리의 순간이에요.
달콤한 환상에서 깨어나세요.
달콤한 위로가 필요해요.
달콤한 미소를 지어요.
달콤한 기억을 떠올려요.
달콤한 미래를 그려요.
달콤한 향수에 젖어요.
달콤한 고통을 즐기는 사람이에요.
달콤한 비극이 시작되었어요.
그의 달콤한 기만은 완벽했어요.
달콤한 절망을 맛보았어요.
달콤한 침묵이 흘렀어요.
달콤한 운명을 받아들여요.
달콤한 철학을 논해요.
달콤한 고독을 느껴요.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"달콤한 말"
Flattery
달콤한 말에 속지 마.
casual"단맛을 보다"
To enjoy success
드디어 단맛을 봤어.
neutral"꿀맛이다"
Tastes like honey
이거 진짜 꿀맛이다!
casual"달고 짜다"
Sweet and salty
단짠단짠이 최고야.
casual"달콤한 인생"
Sweet life
달콤한 인생을 꿈꿔요.
literary"달콤한 유혹"
Sweet temptation
달콤한 유혹을 참아요.
neutralEasily Confused
Sounds similar
달라요 means 'it is different'
맛이 달라요 (The taste is different).
Sounds similar
달아요 means 'it is sweet'
맛이 달아요 (The taste is sweet).
Sentence Patterns
[Noun] + 이/가 + 달아요
케이크가 달아요.
너무 + 달아요
너무 달아요.
아주 + 달아요
아주 달아요.
덜 + 달아요
덜 달아요.
하나도 안 + 달아요
하나도 안 달아요.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Double polite ending is incorrect.
Incorrect conjugation.
Adjectives don't take -해요.
Wrong sentence ending.
No particle needed after adjective.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a sugar cube on your tongue.
Native usage
Use it when you love a dessert.
Cultural Insight
Koreans love '단짠' (sweet and salty).
Grammar Shortcut
Just add -아요.
Say It Right
Keep the 'r' soft.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for spicy food.
Did You Know?
It is a native word.
Study Smart
Use flashcards with food pictures.
Context
Use in cafes.
Conjugation
It follows regular rules.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Da-ra-yo sounds like 'Data-yo' (imagine data is sweet).
Visual Association
A honey pot.
Word Web
چالش
Say '달아요' every time you eat something sweet today.
ریشه کلمه
Korean
Original meaning: To be sweet
بافت فرهنگی
None
Directly maps to the concept of 'sweet'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At a cafe
- 이거 달아요?
- 너무 달아요.
- 덜 달게 해주세요.
Eating fruit
- 이 사과 진짜 달아요.
- 딸기가 달아요.
- 수박이 달아요.
Baking
- 설탕을 넣어서 달아요.
- 너무 달아요.
Describing life
- 달콤한 인생.
- 달콤한 기억.
Conversation Starters
"이 케이크 달아요?"
"오늘 먹은 것 중에 뭐가 제일 달아요?"
"단 음식을 좋아해요?"
"너무 단 건 싫어요."
"이 커피는 안 달아요."
Journal Prompts
Describe a sweet food you ate today.
Write about a sweet memory.
Why do people like sweet food?
Compare sweet and salty snacks.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالIt is polite, good for everyday use.
Only metaphorically.
달다.
아주 달아요.
No, that is 짜요.
No, that is 시요.
Yes.
No, it is an adjective.
خودت رو بسنج
사탕이 ___.
Candy is sweet.
What does 달아요 mean?
Direct translation.
달아요 is used for bitter things.
It is for sweet things.
Word
معنی
Taste opposites.
Subject + adverb + adjective.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
달아요 is the essential word to describe anything that tastes like sugar!
- Means 'it is sweet'.
- Polite form of 달다.
- Used for food and drinks.
- Common in daily conversation.
Memory Palace
Imagine a sugar cube on your tongue.
Native usage
Use it when you love a dessert.
Cultural Insight
Koreans love '단짠' (sweet and salty).
Grammar Shortcut
Just add -아요.
Related Content
عبارات مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر food
~정도
A1Suffix meaning "about" or "approximately."
추가
A2Addition, extra (e.g., extra order).
몇 개
A2How many items?
~은/는 후에
A2After ~ing; indicates an action that occurs subsequent to another.
중에서
A2Among, out of (selection).
식욕
A2Appetite.
에피타이저
A2An appetizer.
전채
A2Appetizer.
먹음직스럽다
B2To look appetizing, delicious.
사과
A1apple
