[#25] 🍽️ How to Say "It’s Too ___" in Korean

How to Say "It’s Too ___" in Korean

 

When dining in Korea, 

you might encounter dishes that are a bit 

too salty, sweet, or spicy for your taste. 

 

Knowing how to express "too much" in Korean 

is an essential skill for food lovers.

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The phrase "너무___ 요"

( neo-mu ___ yo )

Meaning: “It’s too ____."

By replacing the blank 

with the appropriate flavor word, 

you can express your opinion about the taste.

Here’s the breakdown: 

너무 (neo-mu): Too/Excessively.

___ : Blank for flavor words.

요 (yo): Ending that describes the flavor.

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**Common Flavor Words:**  

1. 짜요 (jja-yo): Salty.  

2. 달아요 (dal-a-yo): Sweet.  

3. 매워요 (mae-wo-yo): Spicy.  

4. 싱거워요 (sing-geo-wo-yo): Bland.  

5. 차가워요 (cha-ga-wo-yo): Cold.

6. 뜨거워요 (ddeu-geo-wo-yo): Hot.

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you may say:
- The kimchi is too salty.  : ( gim-chi-ga neo-mu jja-yo )

 

- This dessert is too sweet. : ( di-jeo-teu-ga neo-mu dal-a-yo )

 

- The soup is too bland. : ( guk-i neo-mu sing-geo-wo-yo )

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Staff might respond:
 - Sorry, we’ll remake it for you. : ( jwe-song-ham-ni-da. da-si man-deul-eo-deu-ril-ge-yo )

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If the flavor is just a little too strong,

you can express it with this word, "조금" (jo-geum) 

means "a little"

 

- It’s a bit salty. : ( jo-geum jja-yo )

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Koreans value customer feedback 

and will often adjust flavors when possible. 

Politely voicing your preferences 

can lead to a more enjoyable meal.

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With today's phrases,

you can confidently share

your taste preferences!

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