मतलब
To consume the evening meal.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'Siksa' is deeply tied to social hierarchy. The person of the highest status usually sits furthest from the door and starts the meal first. With the rise of 'Hon-bap' (eating alone), '저녁 식사하다' is increasingly used for formal solo dining or when posting high-quality food photos on Instagram. A 'dinner' in business often includes multiple rounds (1차, 2차). '저녁 식사' usually refers only to the first round where the main food is served. During holidays like Chuseok, the '저녁 식사' is a massive ritual involving specific traditional foods like Songpyeon.
The 'Object' Trick
If you want to sound even more formal, add '를': '저녁 식사를 하다'.
Elder Alert
Never use '식사해' with your grandparents. Use '진지 잡수세요'.
मतलब
To consume the evening meal.
The 'Object' Trick
If you want to sound even more formal, add '를': '저녁 식사를 하다'.
Elder Alert
Never use '식사해' with your grandparents. Use '진지 잡수세요'.
Social Glue
Asking '저녁 식사하셨어요?' is a great way to break the ice with a Korean colleague.
Who Pays?
Usually, the person who invited the others for '저녁 식사' pays for the whole group.
खुद को परखो
Choose the most appropriate phrase for a business dinner invitation.
부장님, 오늘 같이 ________?
The honorific '-실래요' combined with '식사' is the most respectful and natural choice for a superior.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of '저녁 식사하다'.
어제는 가족들과 식당에서 ________. (Past tense)
The sentence refers to '어제' (yesterday), so the past tense '했어요' is required.
Match the phrase to the correct social situation.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and their mother invites you to the table.
While the mother might say '식사하세요', your response as a guest before eating should be '잘 먹겠습니다' (I will eat well).
Fill in the blank to complete the polite dialogue.
A: 저녁 식사하셨어요? B: 아니요, 아직 안 했어요. ________.
B says they haven't eaten yet, so 'I will do it now' (지금 할 거예요) is the logical and polite response.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Eat Dinner: Formal vs. Casual
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास부장님, 오늘 같이 ________?
The honorific '-실래요' combined with '식사' is the most respectful and natural choice for a superior.
어제는 가족들과 식당에서 ________. (Past tense)
The sentence refers to '어제' (yesterday), so the past tense '했어요' is required.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and their mother invites you to the table.
While the mother might say '식사하세요', your response as a guest before eating should be '잘 먹겠습니다' (I will eat well).
A: 저녁 식사하셨어요? B: 아니요, 아직 안 했어요. ________.
B says they haven't eaten yet, so 'I will do it now' (지금 할 거예요) is the logical and polite response.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालYes, '저녁' specifically means evening. For lunch, use '점심 식사하다'.
It's better to avoid it. Use '저녁 식사하다' or '저녁 먹다'.
You can say '이미 식사했어요' or '벌써 먹었어요'.
Yes, it's very common and polite in texts to acquaintances.
Use: '부장님, 오늘 저녁 식사 시간 있으세요?'
Traditionally yes, but modernly it can be any meal like pasta or steak.
Don't use '식사'. Use '간식 먹다'.
'석식' is more technical, like 'evening meal service' in a school or army.
'맛있게 드세요' is the standard polite way.
Yes, it sounds very gentlemanly/polite for a first date.
It's a slang abbreviation for '맛있는 저녁' (Delicious dinner).
No, '저녁 식사하다' is perfectly fine and more common in speech.
'아침 식사' (Breakfast).
Not anymore, but '식사' still carries a slightly communal nuance.
संबंधित मुहावरे
아침 식사하다
similarTo have breakfast
점심 식사하다
similarTo have lunch
진지 잡수시다
specialized formTo have dinner (honorific)
저녁 먹다
synonymTo eat dinner
외식하다
specialized formTo eat out
회식하다
specialized formTo have a company dinner
