맛

맛

맛 U+B9DB, 맛 HANGUL SYLLABLE MAS Composition: ㅁ + ㅏ + ㅅ Dubeolsik input: a-k-t ← 맚 [U+B9DA] Hangul Syllables 맜 → [U+B9DC]

Korean

Etymology 1

First attested in the Seokbo sangjeol (釋譜詳節 / 석보상절), 1447, as Middle Korean 맛 (mas).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key)[ma̠t̚]
• Phonetic Hangul[맏]

Revised Romanization? mat Revised Romanization (translit.)? mas McCune–Reischauer? mat Yale Romanization? mas

Noun

맛 • (mat)

1. taste, flavor

   맛이 있다 ― masi itda ― tasty

   수프 맛이 어떻습니까?

   Supeu masi eotteoseumnikka?

   How do you like the soup?

2. taste, relish, zest
3. experience, knowledge

Related terms

• Ablaut form: 멋 (meot)

Etymology 2

Of native Korean origin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key)[ma̠t̚]
• Phonetic Hangul[맏]

Revised Romanization? mat Revised Romanization (translit.)? mas McCune–Reischauer? mat Yale Romanization? mas

Noun

맛 • (mat)

1. razor clam, solen