Korean phrase
매워요? mae wo yo
Meaning
Is it spicy?
When to use it
This asks whether a dish is spicy. It is a polite, gentle question used with friends or staff when checking a dish's heat.
Example dialogue
이거 매워요? i geo mae wo yo
Is this spicy?
응, 꽤 매워. 물 줄까? eung kkwae mae wo mul chul kka
Yeah, it's pretty spicy. Want some water?