Introducing Portmanteaus

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Updated: 2025.06.11

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Introducing Portmanteaus

새로운 단어를 소개합니다

Articles

‘Swicy’ items take over restaurant menus as Gen Z seeks heat

Videos

"Swicy" is the new summer flavor

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever tried a “swicy” food? What was it? Did you enjoy it?

‘Swicy’ 한 음식을 먹어본 적이 있나요? 어떤 음식이었고, 맛있게 드셨나요?

What is your favorite combination of flavors? Do you prefer bold or traditional tastes? Why?

가장 좋아하는 맛 조합은 무엇인가요? 자극적인 맛과 전통적인 맛 중 어떤 걸 더 좋아하나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Can you list some other portmanteaus not mentioned in the passage and explain their meanings?

글에 나오지 않은 다른 합성어를 몇 가지 말해보고, 각각의 뜻을 설명해 보시겠어요?

How do contrasting flavors, like sweet and spicy, create a unique taste experience?

단맛과 매운맛처럼 서로 다른 맛이 섞이면 어떤 특별한 맛의 경험이 만들어질까요?

Do you think food trends, like “swicy,” are important in shaping global taste? Why or why not?

‘Swicy’ 같은 음식 트렌드가 세계적인 입맛에 영향을 준다고 생각하나요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않다고 생각하시나요?

Can you think of other food trends (besides “swicy”) that have become popular recently? What do you think of them?

‘Swicy’ 외에 최근 유행한 음식 트렌드를 떠올려볼 수 있나요? 그 트렌드에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요?

Some people argue that we don't need to create portmanteaus and should use separate, clear words instead. What is your opinion on this view?

일부 사람들은 합성어를 굳이 만들지 말고, 원래의 단어를 따로 써서 명확하게 표현해야 한다고 주장합니다. 이 의견에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요?

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If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

indulged

allowed oneself or someone else to enjoy something, often too much

Example

She indulged in a slice of chocolate cake after dinner.

Example

The parents indulged their child with too many toys.

fuming

feeling or showing great anger

Example

He was fuming when he saw the damage to his car.

Example

She sat there fuming in silence after the argument.

elements

basic or essential parts of something

Example

Trust and honesty are key elements of a strong relationship.

Example

The chef combined simple elements to create a delicious meal.

merges

combines or joins together, especially companies or ideas

Example

The two companies merged to form a global tech leader.

Example

The artist merges traditional and modern styles in her work.

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