부드러운
budeureoun
The Korean word for "tender" is 부드러운 (budeureoun).
The adjective 부드러운 is used to describe both the physical texture of food, such as meat that is easy to chew and the tactile sensation of materials, such as soft fabric.
Meaning: soft and easily chewed (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this concept in different grammatical roles, you can use the following forms: to describe an action as being done softly or tenderly, use the adverbial form 부드럽게. To refer to "a soft thing" as a noun phrase, add 것 to the adjective to create 부드러운 것.
How do you pronounce it?
budeureoun
Did you know?
- The concept of 'softness' in Korean culture often carries a positive connotation of being well-mannered or non-confrontational, whereas in some English contexts, 'soft' can imply weakness.
- The concept of 'tenderness' in food is often paired with 쫄깃하다, a word for 'chewy' that English speakers often mistake for 'tough', but Koreans view as a positive quality.
- While 부드러운 describes physical tenderness, Koreans use the word 다정하다 to describe a person who is 'tender' or warm-hearted in their personality.
Examples in context
- 부드러운 소고기Tender beef
- 부드러운 피부Soft skin
- 그의 말투는 언제나 부드럽다His tone is always gentle.
- 연한 고기Tender meat
- 이 쿠키는 부드러워!These cookies are tender!
- 이 고기는 연해서 정말 맛있어This meat is tender, so it's really delicious.
- 나는 연한 고기를 좋아해I prefer tender meat.
- 이 고기는 정말 부드러운 편이에요.i gogineun jeongmal budeureoun pyeonieyo.This meat is quite tender.
- 빵이 아주 부드러운 식감이에요.ppangi aju budeureoun sikgamieyo.The bread has a very soft texture.
- 부드러운 계란찜을 만들었어요.budeureoun gyeranjimeul mandeureosseoyo.I made soft steamed eggs.
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are eating dinner at a restaurant.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 이 스테이크 정말 부드러운 것 같아요.Minjun ssi, i seuteikeu jeongmal budeureoun geot gatayo.Minjun, I think this steak is really tender.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요, 정말 맛있네요.majayo, jeongmal masinneyo.You're right, it's delicious.
- 민지 Min-ji고기가 입에서 살살 녹아요.gogiga ibeseo salsal nogayo.The meat melts in my mouth.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨도 많이 드세요.Minji ssi do mani deuseyo.Please eat a lot too, Minji.
