Koreans use it when tasting desserts, drinks, or fruits to express that something is pleasantly sweet.
Yes. The polite form "달아요 (dalayo)" is appropriate in restaurants and cafés. You can also say "너무 달아요 (neomu dalayo)" for stronger emphasis.
You can say "It's too sweet" — 너무 달아요 (neomu dalayo) or "Less sweet one please" — 덜 단 거로 주세요 (deol dan georo juseyo) to request a milder version.
달아요 means "It's sweet." 달다 (dalda) = to be sweet, 아요 (ayo) = polite. Common expression when enjoying desserts, drinks, or fruits at cafés, bakeries, family meals. Shows appreciation for food.
1. Desserts: Cakes, sweets, fruits.
2. Drinks: Coffee, juice sweetness.
3. Compliment: Appreciate cook's effort.
It's sweet. Just right.
Too sweet. Please give less sweet one.
Sweet! I like it too! (Casual)
It's sweet. Balance is good. (Formal)
• 너무 달아요 (neomu dalayo) - Too sweet
• 덜 달아요 (deol dalayo) - Less sweet
• 달달해요 (daldalhaeyo) - Sweet sweet (cute)