달콤하다 (dal-kom-ha-da) means “to be sweet.” It is commonly used to describe the taste of food but can also refer to a pleasant or soothing experience.
Example Sentences:
이 케이크는 정말 달콤해요. (i ke-i-keu-neun jeong-mal dal-kom-hae-yo.) – This cake is really sweet.
달콤한 향기가 나요. (dal-kom-han hyang-gi-ga na-yo.) – There is a sweet scent.
그의 말은 너무 달콤했어요. (geu-ui mal-eun neo-mu dal-kom-haess-eo-yo.) – His words were very sweet.
달콤한 휴식이 필요해요. (dal-kom-han hyu-sik-i pi-ryo-hae-yo.) – I need a sweet (pleasant) break.
그녀의 미소가 달콤해 보여요. (geu-nyeo-ui mi-so-ga dal-kom-hae bo-yeo-yo.) – Her smile looks sweet.
The polite conjugation of 달콤하다 is 달콤해요 (dal-kom-hae-yo). It is often used metaphorically to describe soothing or delightful feelings, not just taste!