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"It's delicious!" in Korean: 맛있어요
맛있어요masisseoyo
It's delicious! in Korean is 맛있어요 (masisseoyo). 맛있어요 describes a pleasant taste; 좋아해요 says you like something and is not the same predicate.
It's delicious!: starting the exchange
이 국은 맛있어요.i gugeun masisseoyo.
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How to pronounce 맛있어요
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masisseoyo
/masis͈ʌjo/
맛있어요 is read masisseoyo. In 정말 맛있어요, read the full phrase as jeongmal masisseoyo.
"It's delicious!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 맛있어요masisseoyo | It's delicious! The inventory form for it's delicious!. | The inventory form for it's delicious!. |
| 정말 맛있어요jeongmal masisseoyo | it is really delicious 맛있어요 describes a pleasant taste; 좋아해요 says you like something and is not the same predicate. | 맛있어요 describes a pleasant taste; 좋아해요 says you like something and is not the same predicate. |
How to use 맛있어요 in real life
- 1It's delicious!: starting the exchange
이 국은 맛있어요.
i gugeun masisseoyo.
This soup is delicious.
맛있어요 describes a pleasant taste; 좋아해요 says you like something and is not the same predicate.
- 2It's delicious!: adding useful context
정말 맛있어요. 잘 먹었습니다.
jeongmal masisseoyo. jal meogeotseumnida.
It is really delicious. Thank you for the meal.
This sentence places 맛있어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3It's delicious!: a different conversation
따뜻할 때 더 맛있어요.
ttatteutal ttae deo masisseoyo.
It is more delicious when warm.
This sentence places 맛있어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 맛있어요
Incorrect: 이 국은 맛있어요이에요.
Correct: 이 국은 맛있어요.
When practicing it's delicious, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 이 국은 맛있어요.
Incorrect: 이 국은 맛있어요습니다.
Correct: 이 국은 맛있어요.
When practicing it's delicious, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 이 국은 맛있어요.
Good to know
맛있어요 describes a pleasant taste; 좋아해요 says you like something and is not the same predicate.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 맛있어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 국은 맛있어요.
i gugeun masisseoyo.
This soup is delicious.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
정말 맛있어요. 잘 먹었습니다.
jeongmal masisseoyo. jal meogeotseumnida.
It is really delicious. Thank you for the meal.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It's delicious!" in Korean
What does 맛있어요 mean?
It's delicious! in Korean is 맛있어요 (masisseoyo). 맛있어요 describes a pleasant taste; 좋아해요 says you like something and is not the same predicate.
When should I say 정말 맛있어요?
맛있어요 describes a pleasant taste; 좋아해요 says you like something and is not the same predicate.
How does 정말 맛있어요 differ from the basic expression?
정말 맛있어요 means “it is really delicious”. 맛있어요 describes a pleasant taste; 좋아해요 says you like something and is not the same predicate.
Can I use 맛있어요 in a full sentence?
이 국은 맛있어요. means “This soup is delicious.” 맛있어요 describes a pleasant taste; 좋아해요 says you like something and is not the same predicate.
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