맛있어요(mas-iss-eo-yo, masisseoyo)
'맛있어요' is the polite form of '맛있다,' meaning that food or drink tastes good.
Nuances
- Simply expresses that something tastes good, with admiration or praise.
- Polite form usable with strangers or in formal contexts.
- Indicates present state; past tense is '맛있었어요'.
- Used mainly for food and drinks, not for abstract things.
When to use
Meal time, Food review, Chatting with friends
In context
'맛있어요' is used to compliment the taste of food or drink. It is polite speech, suitable for everyday conversations and formal situations. The subject is often omitted, commonly used as '이거 맛있어요' (This is delicious).