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How to say Let's Drink in Korean: ma syeo yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "Let's drink" — 마셔요 (masyeoyo)?

When drinks are ready and you want to invite others warmly. Common in social gatherings, meals, company dinners.

Q2. What's the difference between 마셔요, 마셔, and 마십시다?

마셔요 (masyeoyo) = polite standard. 마셔 (masyeo) = casual with friends. 마십시다 (masipsida) = formal group invitation.

Q3. How to say cheers in Korean?

Say 건배 (geonbae) = Cheers! Often used with 마셔요 (masyeoyo) → 건배! 마셔요! (geonbae! masyeoyo!)

EPS TOPIK: How to Say "Let's Drink" in Korean

What does "마셔요 (masyeoyo)" mean?

마셔요 (masyeoyo) means "Let's drink." From verb 마시다 (masida) = to drink. 마셔요 (masyeoyo) = drink + polite 요 (yo). Warm invitation in social gatherings.

Polite: 마셔요 (ma-syeo-yo) - Standard polite
Formal: 마십시다 (ma-sip-si-da) - Formal group invitation
Casual: 마셔 (ma-syeo) - Friends, casual

Grammar Breakdown

마시다 (ma-si-da) = to drink
마셔요 (ma-syeo-yo) = drink (polite form)
마시다 (ma-si-da) → 마셔요 (ma-syeo-yo) = to drink → Let's drink (polite)
→ 마셔요 (ma-syeo-yo) = Let's drink.

When to Use It

1. Drinks ready: Invite others to drink together.
2. Social gatherings: Build closer relationships.
3. Meals: Offer beverages warmly.

Real-Life Examples

마셔요. 건배! (masyeoyo. geonbae!) ma-syeo-yo. geon-bae!

Let's drink. Cheers!

마십시다. 즐겁게 마십시다. (masipsida. jeulgeopge masipsida.) ma-sip-si-da. jeul-geop-ge ma-sip-si-da.

Let's drink. Let's enjoy drinking. (Formal)

마셔. 오늘 신나게 마시자. (masyeo. oneul sinnage masija.) ma-syeo. o-neul sin-na-ge ma-si-ja.

Let's drink. Let's drink happily today. (Casual)

맛있게 마셔요. (masitge masyeoyo.) mat-iss-ge ma-syeo-yo.

Enjoy your drink.

Similar Expressions

• 건배 (geonbae) - Cheers!
• 한 잔 해요 (han jan haeyo) - Let's have a drink
• 같이 마셔요 (gachi masyeoyo) - Let's drink together

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