Korean phrase
먼저 드세요. meon jeo teu se yo
Meaning
Please go ahead and eat first
When to use it
This politely invites someone to start eating before others. It is used at a meal when food is ready and has a gentle, non-forceful tone.
Example dialogue
여기 준비했어요. 먼저 드세요. yeo gi chun bi hae sseo yo meon jeo teu se yo
I have it ready here. Please go ahead and eat first.
네, 잘 먹겠습니다. ne chal meok kket sseum ni da
Yes, thank you. I will enjoy the meal.