A1 Collocation तटस्थ

식사를 하다.

siksareul hada.

Have a meal.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

The standard, polite way to say 'to have a meal' in Korean.

  • Means: To consume a meal or engage in the act of eating.
  • Used in: Formal settings, restaurants, or when speaking to acquaintances.
  • Don't confuse: '밥을 먹다' is more casual; '식사를 하다' is more polite.
Polite word (식사) + Action verb (하다) = Respectful dining talk

Explanation at your level:

This is the polite way to say 'eat'. Use it when you talk to people you don't know well. It sounds professional and kind.
As an A2 learner, you should use '식사를 하다' to show respect. It is a standard collocation that replaces the casual '밥을 먹다' in formal settings like restaurants or offices.
At this level, you recognize that '식사를 하다' is a Sino-Korean construction. It is essential for navigating professional environments where register awareness is critical for maintaining social hierarchy.
Using '식사를 하다' demonstrates an understanding of Korean social pragmatics. It allows the speaker to modulate their tone, signaling respect and distance, which is vital for successful business and social interactions.
The choice between '식사를 하다' and '밥을 먹다' is a nuanced sociolinguistic decision. '식사를 하다' functions as a marker of 'politeness strategy' (Brown and Levinson), effectively managing face-needs in hierarchical interactions.
The collocation '식사를 하다' exemplifies the intersection of Sino-Korean lexicon and honorific systems. Its usage is governed by the 'in-group/out-group' dynamic, where the formal register serves to solidify professional boundaries while acknowledging the cultural significance of the shared meal.

मतलब

To engage in the act of eating a meal.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Asking 'Did you eat?' is a sign of affection.

💡

Register Check

Always ask: 'Am I talking to a friend or a superior?'

मतलब

To engage in the act of eating a meal.

💡

Register Check

Always ask: 'Am I talking to a friend or a superior?'

खुद को परखो

Choose the most appropriate phrase for a business meeting.

사장님과 ____.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 식사를 합니다

In a business meeting with a boss, use the formal '식사를 합니다'.

🎉 स्कोर: /1

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

1 सवाल

It's better to use '밥 먹었어?' to sound closer.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔄

밥을 먹다

synonym

To eat rice/a meal

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

💼

Business Meeting

Manager: 점심 식사를 하러 가시죠.

Employee: 네, 좋습니다.

formal
🤝

Meeting a Stranger

Host: 식사를 하셨습니까?

Guest: 아직 안 했습니다.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Sick-sa' (식사) as 'Sick' people need 'Sa' (some) food to get better.

Visual Association

Imagine a formal dinner table with white tablecloths. You are sitting with a boss, and you say '식사를 하다' to be polite.

Story

Min-su is at a fancy restaurant. He wants to be polite to his date's parents. He says, '식사를 하실까요?' (Shall we have a meal?). They smile because he sounds so respectful.

Word Web

식사하다점심저녁식당음식대접

चैलेंज

Use '식사를 하다' in three different polite sentences today.

In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Comer

Korean has a stronger register distinction.

French high

Prendre un repas

Very similar in register usage.

German high

Eine Mahlzeit einnehmen

German is more bureaucratic in its formality.

Japanese high

食事をする

Almost identical usage.

Arabic moderate

تناول وجبة

Arabic formality is often tied to religious or cultural honorifics.

Easily Confused

식사를 하다. बनाम 밥을 먹다

Learners use it everywhere.

Use '식사를 하다' for formal, '밥을 먹다' for casual.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)

It's better to use '밥 먹었어?' to sound closer.

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