Significado
Used to describe food or drink that tastes good.
Contexto cultural
It is common to make a slight 'slurping' or 'mmat' sound while eating to show the food is delicious. Saying '맛있어요' while chewing (politely) is seen as a sign of genuine enjoyment. In Mukbang culture, creators use high-quality microphones to capture 'delicious' sounds. They often use the word 'Masit-ne' (맛있네) to talk to themselves about the flavor. When an elder asks if the food is good, always use the formal '맛있습니다' or '맛있어요' and never the casual '맛있어'. Korean-Americans often use 'Masisseo' as a loanword even when speaking English to describe authentic 'home-style' Korean food.
The 'Yo' Rule
Always keep the 'yo' at the end when talking to people you don't know well. Dropping it to 'Masisseo' can seem rude.
Don't be too quiet
In Korea, saying 'Masisseoyo' is a way of being a good guest. Don't just eat in silence!
Significado
Used to describe food or drink that tastes good.
The 'Yo' Rule
Always keep the 'yo' at the end when talking to people you don't know well. Dropping it to 'Masisseo' can seem rude.
Don't be too quiet
In Korea, saying 'Masisseoyo' is a way of being a good guest. Don't just eat in silence!
Add 'Jin-jja'
Say 'Jin-jja masisseoyo' (It's really delicious) to sound more natural and enthusiastic.
The Empty Plate
Finishing your plate and saying 'Masisseoyo' is the best way to show the chef you loved the food.
Teste-se
Choose the correct polite form to say 'It's delicious' to a waiter.
식당에서: '이 비빔밥 정말 _______.'
맛있어요 is the standard polite form used with strangers or in public places.
Fill in the blank with the past tense of '맛있어요'.
어제 먹은 피자가 정말 ______.
Since the sentence starts with '어제' (yesterday), you must use the past tense.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase would you use when looking at a photo of food before eating it?
맛있겠어요 means 'It looks delicious' or 'It must be delicious'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 커피가 어때요? B: ________.
B is confirming that the coffee is good.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios식당에서: '이 비빔밥 정말 _______.'
맛있어요 is the standard polite form used with strangers or in public places.
어제 먹은 피자가 정말 ______.
Since the sentence starts with '어제' (yesterday), you must use the past tense.
Which phrase would you use when looking at a photo of food before eating it?
맛있겠어요 means 'It looks delicious' or 'It must be delicious'.
A: 커피가 어때요? B: ________.
B is confirming that the coffee is good.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasUsually no. For water, we say 'Siwon-haeyo' (It's refreshing). But for flavored drinks like juice or tea, 'Masisseoyo' is perfect.
Yes, but 'Masitseumnida' is slightly better in a formal office setting.
Koreans usually still say 'Masisseoyo' to be polite, or 'Gwaenchannayo' (It's okay/fine).
Use 'Masit-get-seoyo' (맛있겠어요).
It contains a swear word root, so only use it with very close friends or in casual internet comments.
The concept is linked to {味|미}, but 'Mat' itself is a native Korean word.
No, for a good smell, use 'Naemsae-ga joayo' (The smell is good).
'Masitda' is the dictionary form/written form. 'Masisseoyo' is the spoken polite form.
You can say 'Choego-yeyo!' (최고예요!) along with 'Masisseoyo'.
If the medicine actually tastes good (like cherry syrup), yes, but it's rare!
Frases relacionadas
맛없다
contrastTo taste bad
꿀맛
similarHoney taste
잘 먹겠습니다
builds onI will eat well
별미
specialized formA special delicacy
맛점
slangDelicious lunch
