Korean Dictionary
How to say “Spicy” in Korean
매운
maeun
BeginnerKorean Food & Dining
Usage & Context
Maeun (spicy) is a flavor profile central to Korean cuisine. Koreans have a strong affinity for spicy food and often gauge the spiciness of dishes before ordering.
Example Sentence
이 음식은 너무 매워서 눈물이 났다.
This food was so spicy that it made me cry.
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