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Korean Through Food

Real expressions Koreans use in the kitchen, at the table, and in restaurants.

3 expressions

중불 jungbul
intermediate noun

medium heat

Grammar Noun compound

Combines 'middle' and 'fire'

중불로 하세요

jungbullo haseyo

"Please set to medium heat"

💡 Instructional term

간을 보다 ganeul boda
intermediate phrase

to taste for seasoning

Grammar Object particle + verb

Checks saltiness/flavor

간을 보세요

ganeul boseyo

"Please taste to check the seasoning"

💡 Chef's advice

매콤하다 maekomhada
intermediate adjective

to be spicy/hot

Grammar Descriptive adjective

Describes pleasant spice level

찌개가 매콤해요

jjigaega maekomhaeyo

"The stew is pleasantly spicy"

💡 Describing flavor