Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to drink" in Korean: 마시다
마시다masida
to drink in Korean is 마시다 (masida). 마시다 takes a drink as its object; it does not cover eating solid food.
to drink: an everyday statement
물을 마셔요.mureul masyeoyo.
Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce 마시다
Say it
masida
/masita/
Read 마시다 as masida. The spoken form 마셔요 is masyeoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to drink" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 마시다masida | to drink Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 마셔요masyeoyo | to drink (polite present) Use 마셔요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 마셔요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 마셨어요masyeosseoyo | to drink (polite past) Use 마셨어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 마셨어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 마시다 in real life
- 1to drink: an everyday statement
물을 마셔요.
mureul masyeoyo.
I drink water.
마셔요 is the present form of 마시다.
- 2to drink: a different situation
아침에 커피를 마셨어요.
achime keopireul masyeosseoyo.
I drank coffee this morning.
마셨어요 is the past form of 마시다.
- 3to drink: a question or request
차를 마셔요?
chareul masyeoyo?
Do you drink tea?
마셔요 is the present form of 마시다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 마시다
Incorrect: 마시다.
Correct: 마셔요.
When practicing to drink, 마시다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 마셔요.
Incorrect: 어제 마셔요.
Correct: 어제 마셨어요.
When practicing to drink, for a completed event yesterday, use 마셨어요; the present form 마셔요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
마시다 takes a drink as its object; it does not cover eating solid food. 마셔요 is the polite conversational form of 마시다; 마셨어요 gives a past-tense form.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 마시다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
물을 마셔요.
mureul masyeoyo.
I drink water.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아침에 커피를 마셨어요.
achime keopireul masyeosseoyo.
I drank coffee this morning.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
Explore ChatPal"to drink" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "to drink" in Korean
How do I use 마시다 in polite speech?
마셔요 is the polite conversational form of 마시다; 마셨어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 마시다 in a past-tense sentence?
마셨어요 is the polite past form. 마시다 takes a drink as its object; it does not cover eating solid food.
What does 마셔요 mean here?
마셔요 is used for to drink. For example, 물을 마셔요. means “I drink water.”
What should I remember about 마시다?
마시다 takes a drink as its object; it does not cover eating solid food.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
