Soy Milk and Bun — Day 53

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Soy Milk and Bun

TOPIK 1 · Beginner · Soup Dumpling Café

아침에 작은 가게에 갔어요.
In the morning I went to a small shop.

저는 두유와 찐빵을 시켰어요.
I ordered soy milk and a steamed bun.

찐빵이 따뜻하고 부드러워요.
The steamed bun is warm and soft.

두유가 고소해요.
The soy milk tastes nutty.

저는 천천히 먹어요.
I eat slowly.

아침이 든든해요.
The morning meal is filling.

Key words

  • 두유 — soy milk
  • 찐빵 — steamed bun
  • 고소하다 — to taste nutty
  • 든든하다 — to be filling/hearty
  • 작다 — to be small

Grammar

~와/과

and (with nouns)

두유와 찐빵을 시켰어요.

I ordered soy milk and a bun.

~고

and (connecting)

따뜻하고 부드러워요.

It's warm and soft.

고소하다 describes the nutty, savory taste of sesame, soy, or grains.