Korean Dictionary
How to say “Sweet” in Korean
달다
Dalda
BeginnerFood
Usage & Context
Describing food with a sweet taste. 달아요 is the polite form. Koreans often prefer a balance of sweet and savory in dishes. 달콤하다 (dalkomhada) is a more poetic, gentle way to say sweet, often used for romantic contexts too.
Example Sentence
이 호떡이 정말 달고 맛있어요.
This hotteok is really sweet and delicious.
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