쫄깃쫄깃한
jjolgitjjolgithan
The English word "chewy" can be translated into Korean as 쫄깃쫄깃한 (jjolgitjjolgithan).
Meaning: having a pliable or springy texture when chewed (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form of the adjective is 쫄깃쫄깃하다, while 쫄깃쫄깃한 is the attributive form used to modify a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
jjolgitjjolgithan
Did you know?
- In some contexts, if a person's skin is described as 'springy' or 'elastic', the same root can be used to praise a youthful, firm complexion.
- The word 쫄깃쫄깃한 is an example of an ideophone, where the sound of the word mimics the physical sensation of the food resisting the teeth.
- In Korea, being 'chewy' is a high culinary compliment, whereas in English, 'chewy' can sometimes imply that food is difficult or unpleasant to eat.
Examples in context
- 이 고기는 씹히는 느낌이 있다This meat has a chewy texture.
- 이 안주는 탱탱해서 쫄깃한 느낌이야This appetizer has a chewy texture, like a bouncy substance.
- 탱탱한 면발Chewy noodles
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Dohyun are eating tteokbokki together.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨, 여기 떡이 정말 쫄깃쫄깃한 것 같아요.dohyeon ssi, yeogi tteogi jeongmal jjolgit-jjolgit-han geot gatayo.Dohyun, I think the rice cakes here are really chewy.
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요. 식감이 정말 좋네요.majayo. sikgami jeongmal jonneyo.You're right. The texture is really good.
- 서연 Seo-yeon어디서 이렇게 쫄깃쫄깃한 떡을 샀을까요?eodiseo ireoke jjolgit-jjolgit-han tteogeul sat-eulkkayo?I wonder where they bought such chewy rice cakes?
- 도현 Do-hyeon여기 사장님이 직접 만드신대요.yeogi sajangnim-i jikjeop mandeusin-daeyo.I heard the owner makes them personally.
