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Korean Through Food
Real expressions Koreans use in the kitchen, at the table, and in restaurants.
3 expressions
중불 jungbul
medium heat
Grammar Noun compound
Combines 'middle' and 'fire'
중불로 하세요
jungbullo haseyo
"Please set to medium heat"
💡 Instructional term
간을 보다 ganeul boda
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
to be spicy/hot
Grammar Descriptive adjective
Describes pleasant spice level
찌개가 매콤해요
jjigaega maekomhaeyo
"The stew is pleasantly spicy"
💡 Describing flavor