뜻
A very polite and formal invitation to enjoy a meal.
문화적 배경
It is customary to wait for the eldest person at the table to pick up their chopsticks before saying '맛있게 드십시오' or beginning to eat. Saying this to a superior is not just polite; it's a signal that you are attentive to their needs. It's often followed by '부족한 거 있으시면 말씀하십시오' (Please tell me if you need anything else). Waiters often bow slightly (about 15-30 degrees) while saying this phrase to convey 'Jeong' and professional humility. When a host says '차린 건 없지만 맛있게 드십시오' (I haven't prepared much, but please enjoy), the guest should never agree that there isn't much food. It's a ritual of humility.
The 'Wait' Rule
In very formal settings, don't say this until the most senior person has their spoon in their hand.
Don't Honor Yourself
Never say '제가 맛있게 드십시오' (I will eat deliciously). It's grammatically and socially incorrect.
뜻
A very polite and formal invitation to enjoy a meal.
The 'Wait' Rule
In very formal settings, don't say this until the most senior person has their spoon in their hand.
Don't Honor Yourself
Never say '제가 맛있게 드십시오' (I will eat deliciously). It's grammatically and socially incorrect.
The Humble Host
If you are the host, pairing this with '차린 건 없지만' (I haven't prepared much) makes you sound like a native pro.
셀프 테스트
You are a waiter at a 5-star hotel. Which phrase should you use when serving a VIP guest?
손님, 주문하신 요리입니다. _______.
In a 5-star hotel, the highest level of formality (하십시오체) is required.
Complete the sentence using the honorific form of 'to eat'.
할아버지, 식사 _______.
'드시다' is the correct honorific suppletive verb for '먹다'.
Match the phrase to the correct social context.
1. 맛있게 드십시오 2. 맛있게 먹어 3. 잘 먹겠습니다
1 is formal, 2 is informal, 3 is for the person eating.
Fill in the junior employee's response.
Manager: '오늘 점심은 내가 살게.' Junior: '와, 감사합니다! 부장님, _______.'
The junior should wish the manager a good meal after the manager offers to pay.
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시각 학습 자료
When to use which level?
Formal (하십시오체)
- • VIP Customers
- • Grandparents
- • High-ranking Boss
Polite (해요체)
- • Parents
- • Teachers
- • Colleagues
Informal (반말)
- • Friends
- • Siblings
- • Children
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제손님, 주문하신 요리입니다. _______.
In a 5-star hotel, the highest level of formality (하십시오체) is required.
할아버지, 식사 _______.
'드시다' is the correct honorific suppletive verb for '먹다'.
1. 맛있게 드십시오 2. 맛있게 먹어 3. 잘 먹겠습니다
1 is formal, 2 is informal, 3 is for the person eating.
Manager: '오늘 점심은 내가 살게.' Junior: '와, 감사합니다! 부장님, _______.'
The junior should wish the manager a good meal after the manager offers to pay.
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자주 묻는 질문
5 질문Yes! '드시다' is the honorific for both 'to eat' and 'to drink'. It's perfectly natural to say this when serving tea or coffee.
Yes. '-십시오' is the highest formal level (하십시오체), while '-세요' is the standard polite level (해요체). Use '-십시오' for customers or very high-ranking people.
You should say '잘 먹겠습니다' (I will eat well) before you start, and '잘 먹었습니다' (I ate well) when you finish.
Usually, '맛있게 드세요' is enough for parents. '맛있게 드십시오' might sound a bit too formal unless it's a very special occasion like a 60th birthday (Hwangap).
'많이 드세요' (Eat a lot) is another way to show hospitality. It emphasizes the host's generosity. Both are often used together.
관련 표현
맛있게 드세요
similarEnjoy your meal (polite)
많이 드십시오
builds onPlease eat a lot
잘 먹겠습니다
contrastI will eat well
식사하십시오
specialized formPlease have your meal
