No. 18,979 in Korean
쓴맛을
"쓴맛을" means "bitter taste."
In a sentence
저는 처음으로 쓴맛을 느꼈습니다.
I experienced bitterness for the first time.
The word "쓴맛을" is used to refer to experiencing bitterness, both emotionally and taste-wise.
이 약은 쓴맛을 지니고 있어서 먹기 어려워요.
This medicine is bitter and hard to take.
Here, "쓴맛을" describes the literal bitter taste of medicine, focusing on sensory experience.
그 쓴맛을 이겨내고 성장할 수 있었어요.
We overcame the bitterness and grew stronger.
The term "쓴맛을" metaphorically symbolizes difficult or bitter experiences faced.
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