similar split · similar, honorific
Eat vs Eat (honorific) in Korean
🗣️ Real-life Korean vibes: ➡️ Eat: 먹다 [meokda] (Eat) 📈🔥
How these words work together
In Korean, 먹다 (meokda) is the basic verb for 'to eat,' used in casual or neutral situations. 드시다 (deusida) is the honorific form of 'to eat,' used to show respect when talking about someone of higher status or older age. Using the honorific form is important in polite conversations and formal settings.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 먹다 | meokda | Eat |
| 드시다 | deusida | Eat (honorific) |
Example sentences
나는 밥을 먹어요.
I eat rice.
할아버지께서 밥을 드세요.
Grandfather eats rice.
선생님, 점심을 드셨어요?
Teacher, have you eaten lunch?
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