바삭바삭한
basakbasakhan
The English word 'crunchy' is translated into Korean as 바삭바삭한 (basakbasakhan).
바삭바삭한 is used to describe dry, crispy textures, such as those found in fried chicken, crackers or toasted bread.
Meaning: likely to crunch (adj)
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between types of crunchiness in Korean. While 바삭바삭한 describes a dry, crispy texture, the term 아삭아삭한 is used for the crunch of fresh, juicy foods like apples or cucumbers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 바삭바삭한 acts as a modifier for nouns. To say 'it is crunchy' as a predicate, you would use the dictionary form 바삭바삭하다.
How do you pronounce it?
basakbasakhan
Did you know?
- There are even more specific words for crunchiness, such as 오독오독, which describes the hard, rhythmic crunch of chewing cartilage or hard candy.
- The word 바삭바삭 is an onomatopoeia that mimics the actual sound of something crisp breaking. In Korean, these sound-mimicking words are called 의성어 and are used far more frequently in daily speech than in English.
- Korean has a vast category of words called mimetic words that describe not just sounds, but the 'feeling' or 'appearance' of a texture. 바삭바삭 belongs to a family of words that describe sensory experiences through sound.
Examples in context
- 이 과자는 짭짤하면서도 바삭바삭해요.This snack is both salty and crunchy.
- 이 과자는 바삭바삭한 식감이 좋아요.i gwajaneun basakbasakhan sikgami joayo.This snack has a nice crunchy texture.
- 바삭바삭한 튀김을 먹고 싶어요.basakbasakhan twigimeul meokgo sipeoyo.I want to eat some crunchy fried food.
- 겉이 바삭바삭한 치킨이 정말 맛있어요.geoti basakbasakhan chikini jeongmal masisseoyo.The chicken with the crunchy exterior is really delicious.
Example conversation
Two friends are eating snacks at a cafe.
- 지은 Ji-eun이 쿠키 정말 바삭바삭한데요?i kuki jeongmal basakbasakhandeyo?This cookie is really crunchy, isn't it?
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 지은 씨 입맛에 잘 맞나 보네요.majayo, Jieun ssi immase jal matna boneyo.That's right, it seems to suit your taste, Jieun.
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 도현 씨도 한 번 먹어 보세요.ne, Doheon ssi do han beon meogeo boseyo.Yes, Doheon, you should try some too.
- 도현 Do-hyeon고마워요, 정말 바삭바삭하네요!gomawoyo, jeongmal basakbasakhaneyo!Thanks, it really is crunchy!
