Korean word

한턱내다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhanteongnaeda

Meaning

  • verbtreat

Example

오늘 저녁은 내가 한턱낼게.o neul cheo nyeo geun nae ga han teong nael kke

Dinner is on me tonight.

Illustration for 한턱내다 (treat)

More examples

승진을 축하하려고 팀장이 한턱냈다.seung ji neul chu ka ha ryeo go tim jang i han teong naet tta

The team leader treated everyone to celebrate the promotion.

Core concept

One person covers the cost of a shared meal or gathering as a treat for the other people.

Common phrases

  • 술자리에서 한턱내다sul ja ri e seo han teong nae da

    pick up the tab at a drinking party

  • 저녁 식사에 한턱내다cheo nyeok sik ssa e han teong nae da

    treat to dinner

Similar words

쏘다ssoda: Informally pays for another person's meal or drinks.
사주다sajuda: Buys another person something to eat or drink.
내다naeda: Pays a bill, fee, or other charge.
대접하다taejeopada: Welcomes guests by offering food, tea, or other refreshments.

Definition in Korean

모임이나 식사 자리에서 자기 돈으로 다른 사람의 비용을 대신 지불해 대접하다.mo i mi na sik ssa cha ri e seo cha gi to neu ro ta reun sa ra mui pi yong eul tae sin chi bul hae tae jeo pa da

Word origin

In 한턱내다 (hanteongnaeda, "to treat others"), 한턱 (hanteong, "a treat for others") names the treat and 내다 (naeda, "to pay or provide") supplies the idea of paying for it.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear treat as a general act of kindness, but this Korean verb specifically points to covering other people's bill at a shared meal.

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