This is the 18901st most frequent Korean word.
싱거운
"싱거운" means "bland" or "tasteless."
Here, '싱거운' is used to describe the taste of food as lacking saltiness or being bland.
이 국은 싱거워서 소금을 조금 넣어야겠어요.
This soup is bland, so I need to add a bit of salt.
In this sentence, '싱거운' implies that what was said is lightweight or humorously unimportant, evoking a somewhat playful tone.
그는 말을 너무 싱겁게 해서 웃음이 나왔어요.
He spoke so humorously that it made me laugh.
In this context, '싱거운' suggests that the content is lacking in depth or interest, making it unengaging.