How to say bitter taste in Korean

Korean: 쓴맛[ sseun-mas ]

bitter taste
bitter taste쓴맛

Meaning

쓴맛 means the bitter taste of food or drinks. You use it when something is not sweet and has a strong, sharp taste, like coffee, dark chocolate, or medicine. People often talk about whether they like 쓴맛 or how strong it is.

Example sentences

  1. 커피는 쓴맛이 있어요.

    The coffee has a bitter taste.

  2. 약은 쓴맛이 강해요.

    The medicine tastes very bitter.

  3. 이 차는 쓴맛이 없어요.

    This tea doesn't taste bitter.

  4. 시리얼은 달지만 쓴맛도 있어요.

    The cereal is sweet, but it also has a bit of bitterness.

  5. 오늘 사온 과일은 쓴맛이 없어요.

    The fruit I bought today doesn't taste bitter.