What does 맛있는데 mean?
맛있는데 means "It is tasty, though…; it is tasty, you know" in Korean.
How it works here
‘맛있다’ plus ‘-는데’ softly connects the reaction to what may follow.
Key expression
-는데
An ending that connects background information or an added explanation
‘-는데/은데/ㄴ데’ connects the preceding statement to what follows and can soften a sentence ending.
When it's used
Used to continue a reaction after tasting food, often with a soft or slightly contrastive tone.
The line
아 맛있는데?
Oh, it’s tasty.
Reacting immediately after tasting food.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.45 TTT #2 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
밖에 바람이 부는데 창문 좀 닫아 주세요.
It’s windy outside, so please close the window.
지금은 괜찮은데, 나중에 다시 전화할게.
I’m okay now, but I’ll call you again later.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
맛있는데
아 맛있는데?
Oh, it’s tasty.
- Reacting after tasting food and continuing to express an impression.
- Thanking someone after asking for directions and receiving kind guidance.
- Hesitating briefly before choosing and ordering food.
Show the answer
Reacting after tasting food and continuing to express an impression.
An ending that connects background information or an added explanation. ‘-는데/은데/ㄴ데’ connects the preceding statement to what follows and can soften a sentence ending.
Other words in this line
- 맛있다
- To be tasty; to taste good
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