No. 13,939 in Korean
맛은
"맛은" means "taste is" or "flavor is" in English.
In a sentence
이 요리의 맛은 정말 독특해서 감탄스러워요.
The taste of this dish is truly unique and admirable.
Here, '맛은' emphasizes the flavor (taste) of the mentioned dish by using the particle '은' for topic marking.
과일 중에서도 딸기의 맛은 단연 최고입니다.
Among fruits, the taste of strawberries is undoubtedly the best.
In this sentence, '맛은' is used to highlight the taste of strawberries compared to other fruits.
양념의 맛은 조금 강하지만, 전체적으로 만족스러웠어요.
The seasoning's taste is a bit strong, but overall, it was satisfying.
The phrase '맛은' specifies the flavor of the seasoning as a specific point of discussion, contrasting or detailing it.
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