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TOPIK 1adjective

맵다

maepda [맵따]

매워요 · 매웠어요 · 매운 (+noun) (ㅂ irregular)

spicy, hot

Example

떡볶이가 좀 매워요.

The tteokbokki is a bit spicy.

Word parts

매워요! When ordering, ask for 덜 맵게 (less spicy).

Good to know

Useful at restaurants: 안 맵게 해 주세요 = 'Please make it not spicy.'