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How do you say "spice" in Korean?
향신료
hyangsinryo
In Korean, "spice" is 향신료 (hyangsinryo).
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Pronunciation
Say “hyangsinryo” as hyang-sinr-yo, letting the stress fall evenly rather than punching one syllable like English often does.
Writing and usage
향신료 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
그는 카레에 따뜻한 향신료를 더했다.
geuneun karee ttatteuthan hyangsinryoreul deohaetda.
He added a warm spice to the curry.
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How to remember 향신료
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- omelet 오믈렛 omeulret
- broth 육수 yuksu
- gravy 그레이비 geureibi
- sauce 소스 soseu
- dressing 드레싱 deuresing
- marinade 마리네이드 marineideu
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Questions about 향신료
How do you pronounce 향신료?
Say “hyangsinryo” as hyang-sinr-yo, letting the stress fall evenly rather than punching one syllable like English often does.
Is 향신료 formal or casual?
향신료 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 향신료 written in Korean?
향신료 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as hyangsinryo.
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"Spice" in other languages
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