Korean expression
맛있어
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맛있어 means "tastes good; is delicious" in Korean.
How it works here
‘맛있어’ is the conversational form of ‘맛있다’ and can be used in a statement or question.
Dictionary form
맛있다
To taste good; to be delicious
‘맛있다’ directly praises the taste of food, unlike the broader adjective ‘좋다’.
When it's used
Used to check or comment on the taste of food or drink.
The line
그거 맛있어?
Is that good?
The speaker checks the taste of food or reacts to it.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.44 TTT #1 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
이 케이크 진짜 맛있다.
This cake is really delicious.
여기 비빔밥이 생각보다 맛있네요.
The bibimbap here is tastier than I expected.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
맛있어
그거 맛있어?
Is that good?
- It means that the smell is so strong that it causes a throbbing headache.
- It means that the weather is so hot that you feel short of breath.
- It means that food or something similar to food tastes good.
- It means that the sound is so loud that your ears hurt.
Show the answer
It means that food or something similar to food tastes good.
‘맛있다’ directly praises the taste of food, unlike the broader adjective ‘좋다’.
Other words in this line
- 그거
- That thing
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