마시다 (ma-si-da, masida)
‘마시다’ (masida) means to drink in Korean. It's a common verb used in everyday conversation and various contexts.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
‘마시다’ means to drink liquids by taking them into the mouth. It's mainly used for beverages or medicine.
Nuances
When to use
At a cafe, During a meal, Taking medicine
In context
‘마시다’ is a verb expressing the subject drinking a liquid. It conjugates naturally in present, past, and future tenses and is used in both formal and informal speech.
물을 마시다.
mul-eul ma-si-da., mul eul ma si da.
‘마시다’ correctly describes drinking a liquid like water.
커피를 마시다.
keo-pi-reul ma-si-da., keo pi reul ma si da.
Coffee is a beverage, so ‘마시다’ is appropriate.
밥을 마시다.
bap-eul ma-si-da., bap eul ma si da.
Rice is solid food, so ‘먹다’ should be used instead.
약을 마시다.
yak-eul ma-si-da., yak eul ma si da.
When taking liquid medicine by mouth, ‘마시다’ is used.
공기를 마시다.
gong-gi-reul ma-si-da., gong gi reul ma si da.
Figuratively, ‘마시다’ means to inhale air.
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