The word '달다' describes the pleasant, sugary taste of food or drinks.
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- Describes the sugary or sweet taste of food.
- Commonly used to describe fruits, desserts, and candies.
- Essential vocabulary for everyday food-related conversations.
개요
'달다'는 미각을 나타내는 형용사로, 설탕, 꿀, 과일 등에서 느껴지는 기분 좋은 단맛을 뜻합니다. 한국어에서 가장 기초적이고 빈번하게 사용되는 맛 표현 중 하나입니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 명사 뒤에 붙어 '달콤한 OOO'의 형태로 쓰이거나, 문장의 끝에서 서술어로 사용됩니다. 예: '사과가 달아요.' 3) 공통 문맥: 디저트, 과일, 음료, 사탕 등의 맛을 평가할 때 필수적으로 사용됩니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '달콤하다'는 '달다'보다 조금 더 문학적이거나 감성적인 느낌을 주며, 상황에 따라 '달달하다'라는 구어체 표현도 자주 쓰입니다.
Examples
이 케이크가 정말 달아요.
everydayThis cake is really sweet.
설탕을 많이 넣어서 맛이 답니다.
formalIt tastes sweet because I added a lot of sugar.
와, 이거 진짜 달다!
informalWow, this is so sweet!
과일의 당도가 높아 매우 답니다.
academicThe fruit is very sweet due to high sugar content.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
달고 맛있다
Sweet and delicious
너무 달아요
It is too sweet
Often Confused With
While '달다' is a direct description of taste, '달콤하다' carries a more sensory or romantic nuance.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '달다' is a neutral adjective used in almost all levels of formality. When speaking formally, use '달아요' or '답니다'. In casual settings, '달아' or '달다' is perfectly acceptable.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse it with '달다' (to hang). Context usually clarifies the meaning, as 'sweet' is almost always used with food items. Ensure you do not use it to describe spicy or salty foods.
Tips
Use with food nouns
Combine '달다' with nouns like '과일' or '케이크'. It makes your sentence natural and easy to understand.
Don't confuse with '달다' (to hang)
The word '달다' is a homonym. It can mean 'to hang' or 'to attach' depending on the context, so check the sentence structure.
Korean preference for sweetness
Koreans often use '달다' to praise a fruit. If a fruit is very sweet, it is considered high quality.
Word Origin
Originates from Middle Korean '달다'. It has been used consistently throughout history to describe the taste of sugar or honey.
Cultural Context
Sweetness is often associated with happiness and reward in Korean culture. Giving sweet snacks is a common way to show affection.
Memory Tip
Imagine eating a 'D-al-da' (달다) dessert that is so sweet it makes you smile. The sound 'Dal' is short and snappy, just like a quick bite of candy.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions아니요, '달다'는 오직 긍정적인 단맛을 의미합니다. 맛이 없을 때는 '맛이 없다'라고 표현해야 합니다.
둘 다 맞지만, 문법적으로는 '달다'의 어간 '달-'에 '-아요'가 붙어 '달아요'가 됩니다.
비유적으로 잠을 아주 깊게 잘 때 '달게 자다'라고 표현하기도 합니다.
'달다'의 반대말은 '쓰다'입니다. 쓴맛을 표현할 때 사용합니다.
Test Yourself
이 사과는 정말 ___.
사과는 보통 단맛이 나므로 '달아요'가 적절합니다.
Score: /1
Summary
The word '달다' describes the pleasant, sugary taste of food or drinks.
- Describes the sugary or sweet taste of food.
- Commonly used to describe fruits, desserts, and candies.
- Essential vocabulary for everyday food-related conversations.
Use with food nouns
Combine '달다' with nouns like '과일' or '케이크'. It makes your sentence natural and easy to understand.
Don't confuse with '달다' (to hang)
The word '달다' is a homonym. It can mean 'to hang' or 'to attach' depending on the context, so check the sentence structure.
Korean preference for sweetness
Koreans often use '달다' to praise a fruit. If a fruit is very sweet, it is considered high quality.
Examples
4 of 4이 케이크가 정말 달아요.
This cake is really sweet.
설탕을 많이 넣어서 맛이 답니다.
It tastes sweet because I added a lot of sugar.
와, 이거 진짜 달다!
Wow, this is so sweet!
과일의 당도가 높아 매우 답니다.
The fruit is very sweet due to high sugar content.
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