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Korean expression

보리밥 맛있겠다

맛있겠다

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What does 맛있겠다 mean?

맛있겠다 means "It looks like it will be delicious" in Korean.

How it works here

‘맛있겠다’ expresses a guess about the food’s taste based on its appearance.

Key expression

-겠다

To guess or feel in advance that something will be a certain way

‘-겠다’ expresses an immediate impression, guess, or prediction based on what the speaker sees or feels.

When it's used

Used to guess or comment on the taste or condition of food after seeing it.

The line

열무 보리밥 맛있겠다.

The yeolmu barley rice looks delicious.

Someone looks at food and exclaims that it seems likely to taste good.

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More examples

  1. 갓 구운 빵 냄새가 정말 맛있겠다.

    The freshly baked bread smells delicious.

  2. 비 오는 날 뜨끈한 칼국수라니, 아주 맛있겠다.

    Hot kalguksu on a rainy day sounds delicious.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

맛있겠다

열무 보리밥 맛있겠다.

The yeolmu barley rice looks delicious.

  • Looking at food and guessing how it will taste.
  • Choosing ingredients together before eating.
  • Waiting a long time because there are many customers.
Show the answer

Looking at food and guessing how it will taste.

To guess or feel in advance that something will be a certain way. ‘-겠다’ expresses an immediate impression, guess, or prediction based on what the speaker sees or feels.

Other words in this line

열무
Young radish
보리밥
Barley rice
맛있다
To be delicious

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