TOPIK · Level 359
15 words
Korean word
얻어먹다
Pronunciation
Romanizationeodeomeoktta
Meaning
- verbget treated to a meal
Example
어제 친구한테 얻어먹었어.eo je chin gu han te eo deo meo geo sseo
My friend treated me to a meal yesterday.
More examples
오늘 회식에서 상사에게 얻어먹었어.o neul hoe si ge seo sang sa e ge eo deo meo geo sseo
My boss treated me to a meal at today's company dinner.
Core concept
A person eats a meal provided free of charge through another person's kindness.
Common phrases
밥을 얻어먹다pa beul eo deo meok tta
get treated to a meal
선배한테 얻어먹다seon bae han te eo deo meok tta
get treated to a meal by a senior
Similar words
사주다sajuda: Providing someone with food or a drink by paying for it.
거저먹다keojeomeoktta: Taking food or using a service without paying, in a colloquial expression.
대접받다taejeopppattta: Being given a meal through an invitation or act of hospitality.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람의 호의로 밥이나 음식을 공짜로 먹는 행동이나 상태를 이르는 말이다.ta reun sa ra mui ho ui ro pa bi na eum si geul kong jja ro meong neun haeng dong i na sang tae reul i reu neun ma ri da
Word origin
The word combines native Korean elements meaning obtain and eat, describing food that is received and then eaten.
Usage tips
- Unlike a neutral statement about free food, this expression highlights the kindness of the person who provides the meal.