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양념

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Understanding '양념'

'양념' refers to spices, sauces, or seasonings used to enhance the flavor of food. It can include ingredients like soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, sugar, and other flavorings.

Usage in Cooking

This word is commonly used when talking about marinating meat (고기를 양념에 재우다) or adding flavor to dishes. It often implies a mixture of ingredients rather than a single spice.

Common Collocations

  • 양념장 (seasoning sauce): a prepared sauce used for seasoning
  • 양념치킨 (seasoned fried chicken): fried chicken coated with a flavorful sauce
  • 매운 양념 (spicy seasoning): spicy flavoring

Register and Nuance

'양념' is a neutral term used in everyday conversation and cooking contexts. It is not formal or informal but very common in spoken and written Korean.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse '양념' with '소금' (salt) or '후추' (pepper), which are specific seasonings. '양념' usually refers to a combination or sauce rather than a single spice.

Example Sentences

이 요리는 매운 양념이 들어가서 맛있어요.

I yori neun maeun yangnyeomi deureogaseo masisseoyo.

This dish is delicious because it contains spicy seasoning.

고기를 양념에 재워서 구워 먹었어요.

Gogireul yangnyeome jaewoseo guwo meogeosseoyo.

I marinated the meat in seasoning and grilled it.

양념이 너무 강하면 음식 본연의 맛이 사라질 수 있어요.

Yangnyeomi neomu ganghamyeon eumsik bonyeonui masi sarajil su isseoyo.

If the seasoning is too strong, the original taste of the food can disappear.