신맛

Korean

Etymology

Of native Korean origin. From 신 (sin, “sour”) +‎ 맛 (mat, “taste”).

Pronunciation
Romanizations
Revised Romanization?sinmat
Revised Romanization (translit.)?sinmas
McCune–Reischauer?sinmat
Yale Romanization?sinmas

Noun

신맛 • (sinmat)

  1. sourness, sour taste
  2. (in compounds) acetic, acerbic
    레몬은 신맛을 지닌다.
    Remon-eun sinmas-eul jininda.
    Lemon has an acidic taste.
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