How to Say “Creamy” in Korean

크리미한
keurimihan
The Korean word for creamy is 크리미한 (keurimihan).
크리미한 is used to describe food or drink that has the taste or texture of cream.
Meaning: of food or drink, having the taste or texture of cream (adj)

How do you pronounce it?

keurimihan

Did you know?

  • If a food is too creamy or heavy, a Korean speaker might use the word 느끼한 to describe a greasy or cloying sensation.
  • If you want to describe a texture that is specifically thick and creamy, like heavy cream, you might use the word 꾸덕한, often used for thick yogurt or concentrated sauces.
  • In Korean coffee culture, the 'creamy' foam on a latte is often referred to as 크레마, borrowing the Italian word 'crema' instead of the English 'creamy'.

Examples in context

  • 이 요리는 크림 같은 맛이에요
    This dish has a creamy taste.
  • 이 음료는 부드러운 텍스처를 가지고 있어요
    This beverage has a creamy texture.
  • 이 아이스크림은 정말로 크리미해!
    This ice cream is really creamy!
  • 이 케이크는 달콤한 크림이 듬뿍 올라가 있어
    This cake has lots of sweet cream on top.
  • 이 파스타는 크림 맛이 나요
    This pasta has a creamy taste.
  • 이 소스는 크림의 풍부한 맛을 가지고 있어
    This sauce has an abundant creamy taste.
  • 이 파스타 소스는 정말 크리미한 맛이에요.
    i paseuteo soseuneun jeongmal keurimihan masieyo.
    This pasta sauce has a really creamy taste.
  • 크리미한 식감의 수프를 좋아해요.
    keurimihan sikgamui supeureul joahaeyo.
    I like soups with a creamy texture.
  • 이 커피는 너무 크리미한 것 같아요.
    i keopi-neun neomu keurimihan geot gatayo.
    This coffee seems very creamy.

Example conversation

Subin and Minjun are trying a new dessert at a cafe.

  1. 수빈 Su-bin

    민준 씨, 이 디저트 정말 크리미한데요!
    Minjun ssi, i dijeoteu jeongmal keurimihandeyo!
    Minjun, this dessert is really creamy!
  2. 민준 Min-jun

    맞아요, 수빈 씨. 정말 부드럽네요.
    majayo, Subin ssi. jeongmal budeureopneyo.
    You're right, Subin. It's really soft.
  3. 수빈 Su-bin

    질감이 아주 크리미해서 계속 먹고 싶어요.
    jilgam-i aju keurimihaseo gyesok meokgo sipeoyo.
    The texture is so creamy that I want to keep eating it.
  4. 민준 Min-jun

    저도 그래요. 정말 맛있네요.
    jeodo geuraeyo. jeongmal masitneyo.
    Me too. It's delicious.
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