मतलब
Encouraging someone to eat heartily, often said by a host.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Korea, it is polite to wait for the eldest person at the table to pick up their spoon before you start eating. Once they start, they will often say '많이 드세요' to the younger people. Giving food is the primary way Koreans express 'Jeong'. Telling someone to eat a lot is a verbal manifestation of this deep emotional bond. Korean hosts often say '차린 건 없지만...' (I haven't prepared much...) before saying '많이 드세요', even if the table is overflowing with food. This is a form of social humility. In Korean restaurants, 'service' (서비스) refers to free food given by the owner. When they bring it, they almost always say '많이 드세요'.
The Humble Host
Combine this with '차린 건 없지만' (I haven't prepared much) to sound like a native host.
Don't say it to your boss
If your boss is hosting the dinner, don't tell them to eat a lot. It sounds like you are their host.
मतलब
Encouraging someone to eat heartily, often said by a host.
The Humble Host
Combine this with '차린 건 없지만' (I haven't prepared much) to sound like a native host.
Don't say it to your boss
If your boss is hosting the dinner, don't tell them to eat a lot. It sounds like you are their host.
The Second Helping
If you say '많이 드세요' and they finish their plate, it's polite to offer more immediately.
Drinks too!
You can use '많이 드세요' when offering tea or coffee as well, as '드시다' covers both eating and drinking.
खुद को परखो
You are hosting a friend at your house. What should you say when you serve the food?
음식이 다 됐어요. ________.
As the host, you encourage your guest to eat by saying '많이 드세요'.
Fill in the blank with the correct honorific form of 'to eat'.
선생님, 사과 좀 많이 ________.
'드세요' is the correct honorific form for 'to eat' when speaking to a teacher.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
Who says '많이 드세요'?
The person providing the meal (host, cook, or server) says this phrase.
Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a customer.
Waiter: 주문하신 피자 나왔습니다. ( ). Customer: 네, 감사합니다. 잘 먹을게요.
Waiters commonly say '많이 드세요' or '맛있게 드세요' when serving food.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality Levels of 'Eat a Lot'
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास음식이 다 됐어요. ________.
As the host, you encourage your guest to eat by saying '많이 드세요'.
선생님, 사과 좀 많이 ________.
'드세요' is the correct honorific form for 'to eat' when speaking to a teacher.
Who says '많이 드세요'?
The person providing the meal (host, cook, or server) says this phrase.
Waiter: 주문하신 피자 나왔습니다. ( ). Customer: 네, 감사합니다. 잘 먹을게요.
Waiters commonly say '많이 드세요' or '맛있게 드세요' when serving food.
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, it is very polite to say this to your parents when you serve them food or when you start a meal together.
It is only rude if said to someone older or of higher status. To friends or younger people, it is perfectly normal and friendly.
'많이 드세요' emphasizes quantity and hospitality. '맛있게 드세요' emphasizes the enjoyment of the flavor. Both are used interchangeably in restaurants.
You say it just as the food is served or right before everyone begins to eat.
If you are not the host, you usually don't say this. You should say '잘 먹겠습니다' instead.
Yes, it's very common to use this when offering small snacks, fruits, or even candy.
Yes, '많이 드십시오' is the most formal version, used in very official settings or to much older people.
It's a cultural tradition from times when food was scarce; wishing someone to eat a lot was wishing them health and wealth.
No, that would be very strange. You should just say '감사합니다' when they bring the food.
You should say '네, 잘 먹겠습니다' (Yes, I will eat well) or '감사합니다' (Thank you).
संबंधित मुहावरे
맛있게 드세요
similarEnjoy your meal (lit. Eat deliciously)
잘 먹겠습니다
contrastI will eat well
잘 먹었습니다
builds onI ate well
천천히 드세요
similarEat slowly
시장하시죠?
builds onYou're hungry, right? (honorific)
