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salty

/ˈsɔːl.ti/

Salty describes a taste that is like salt or contains a lot of salt. It is one of the five basic tastes and is commonly used to describe snacks, sea water, or food that has been seasoned heavily.

例文

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1

The soup is too salty for me to eat.

The soup has too much salt in it for me.

2

We provide a variety of salty and sweet appetizers for the guests.

We offer many different snacks that are salty or sweet to the visitors.

3

These chips are really salty but they are so good!

These potato chips have a lot of salt but I like them.

語族

名詞
saltiness
Verb
salt
副詞
saltily
形容詞
salty
関連
salt
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in 'Salty' and 'Sea'—the Sea is Salty.

クイックテスト

I drank some water from the ocean and it was very ______.

正解!

正解は: salty

例文

1

The soup is too salty for me to eat.

everyday

The soup has too much salt in it for me.

2

We provide a variety of salty and sweet appetizers for the guests.

formal

We offer many different snacks that are salty or sweet to the visitors.

3

These chips are really salty but they are so good!

informal

These potato chips have a lot of salt but I like them.

4

The researchers tested the effects of salty soil on plant growth.

academic

The scientists looked at how soil containing salt changed how plants grow.

5

We need to reduce the salty content in our processed food line.

business

We must put less salt in the food products we make.

語族

名詞
saltiness
Verb
salt
副詞
saltily
形容詞
salty
関連
salt

よく使う組み合わせ

salty snacks snacks that taste like salt
salty water water containing salt
salty taste a flavor that is like salt
salty food meals that have a lot of salt
salty sea the ocean which contains salt

よく使うフレーズ

take it with a grain of salt

to not believe something completely

salty dog

an experienced sailor

feeling salty

being upset or annoyed about something small

よく混同される語

salty vs savory

Savory is a pleasant, non-sweet flavor, while salty refers specifically to the taste of salt.

salty vs bitter

Bitter is the sharp taste of coffee or cocoa, whereas salty is the taste of the sea or table salt.

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使い方のコツ

Salty is primarily used for food and liquids. In modern slang, it can also describe a person's mood when they are bitter or annoyed.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the noun 'salt' as an adjective, saying 'the food is salt' instead of 'the food is salty'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in 'Salty' and 'Sea'—the Sea is Salty.

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語源

Derived from the Old English word 'sealt' (salt) with the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

文法パターン

Used after 'be' verbs (The popcorn is salty). Used before nouns (I want a salty snack). Comparative form: saltier; Superlative form: saltiest.
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, salty snacks are traditionally served with cold drinks like beer or soda.

クイックテスト

I drank some water from the ocean and it was very ______.

正解!

正解は: salty

Foodの関連語

cookie

A1

A cookie is a small, flat, sweet baked food. It is usually made from flour, sugar, and oil or butter, and often includes ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.

menu

A1

A menu is a list of food and drink options that you can choose from at a restaurant or café. It can also refer to a list of functions or commands displayed on a computer screen.

recipe

A1

A set of written instructions that tell you how to cook or prepare a specific type of food. It usually includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step directions to follow.

cook

A1

To prepare food by heating it so that it is ready to eat. It describes the general process of making a meal using heat sources like a stove or oven.

bake

A1

To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is most commonly used for preparing bread, cakes, and cookies.

fry

A1

A thin strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crispy. It is commonly served as a side dish or snack and is often seasoned with salt.

drink

A1

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. It is a basic human action used for hydration, nutrition, or social enjoyment.

milk

A1

Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, used as food by humans. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used as an ingredient in various recipes like cereal, coffee, and cakes.

tea

A1

A popular drink made by soaking dried leaves in hot water. It can be served hot or cold and is often enjoyed with milk, sugar, or lemon.

egg

A1

An oval object laid by a female bird, especially a chicken, used as food. It consists of a hard outer shell, a clear white, and a yellow center called the yolk.

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