A1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
Used to describe food that does not taste good.
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Cultural Background
Directly saying food is bad can be seen as a critique of the cook's effort. People often use 'bimyō' (subtle) to avoid saying something is bad.
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Politeness
If you are at a friend's house, say '배가 불러요' (I'm full) instead of '맛없어요'.
Meaning
Used to describe food that does not taste good.
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Politeness
If you are at a friend's house, say '배가 불러요' (I'm full) instead of '맛없어요'.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to say 'This is not tasty'?
이거 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 맛없어요
맛없어요 is the correct formal form.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the correct way to say 'This is not tasty'?
Choose
A1
이거 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 맛없어요
맛없어요 is the correct formal form.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too direct. Use a softer phrase.
Related Phrases
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맛있어요
contrastIt is delicious.
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입맛에 안 맞아요
similarIt doesn't suit my taste.
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