맛잘알 (matjaral)
What 맛잘알 means
Someone with a great sense for flavor.
When Koreans use it
Praise someone who picks excellent food or spots a good flavor combination.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 네가 고른 건 다 맛있네.
B: 나 맛잘알이잖아.
English
A: Everything you chose tastes great.
B: I've got good taste in food.
Use it with care
Short for 맛을 잘 아는 사람. Close in meaning to 먹잘알.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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