Korean word

맛있다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmasittta

Meaning

  • adjectivedelicious

Example

이거 맛있어요.i geo ma si sseo yo

This is delicious.

Illustration for 맛있다 (delicious)

More examples

이 집 김치찌개가 정말 맛있어요.i chip kim chi jji gae ga cheong mal ma si sseo yo

The kimchi stew at this restaurant is really delicious.

Core concept

A bite that gives the mouth a happy, satisfying feeling.

Common phrases

  • 정말 맛있어요cheong mal ma si sseo yo

    really delicious

  • 너무 맛있어요neo mu ma si sseo yo

    very delicious

  • 완전 맛있어wan jeon ma si sseo

    absolutely delicious

Similar words

맛없다madeoptta: Having little enjoyable flavor, so eating it is unpleasant.
달콤하다talkomhada: Having the enjoyable sweet taste found in sugar and ripe fruit.
맵다maeptta: Having a spicy flavor that feels hot on the tongue or in the throat.
짜다jjada: Having so much salt that the salty flavor stands out.

Definition in Korean

먹었을 때 즐거운 감각을 주는 음식의 상태나 성질을 이르는 형용사.meo geo sseul ttae cheul geo un kam ga geul chu neun eum si gui sang tae na seong ji reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines native Korean words for taste and exist, giving the picture that good taste is there.

Usage tips

  • The ending changes with politeness, so the same food word can sound friendly with friends or respectful at a meal with adults.

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