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소스

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Meaning and Usage

"소스" primarily means "sauce" in Korean, referring to a liquid or semi-liquid condiment used to enhance the flavor of food. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about cooking or eating.

Extended Meaning

Besides food, "소스" can also mean "source" in contexts like computer programming or media, borrowed from English. For example, "소스 코드" means "source code." This dual usage is common in Korean, especially in technical or digital fields.

Common Collocations

  • 소스 맛 (taste of sauce): used when describing flavors
  • 매운 소스 (spicy sauce): a common type of sauce
  • 소스 만들기 (making sauce): refers to the process of preparing sauce
  • 소스 코드 (source code): technical term in programming

Register and Politeness

"소스" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse "소스" with "소식" (news, information), which sounds similar but has a different meaning. Also, remember that "소스" can refer to both food sauce and source files depending on context, so pay attention to the surrounding words.

Example Sentences

이 요리는 매운 소스를 곁들여 먹으면 더 맛있어요.

I yori neun maeun soseu reul gyeotdeuryeo meogeumyeon deo masisseoyo.

This dish tastes better when eaten with spicy sauce.

소스를 직접 만들어서 요리에 사용해 보세요.

Soseureul jikjeop mandeureoseo yorie sayonghae boseyo.

Try making the sauce yourself and use it in cooking.

이 프로그램은 사진 편집에 필요한 소스를 제공합니다.

I peurogeuraemeun sajin pyeonjibe piryohan soseureul jegonghamnida.

This program provides the source files needed for photo editing.