When food is ready and you want to invite others warmly. Most heartwarming daily expression in Korea, used at family meals, restaurants, with colleagues.
먹어요 (meogeoyo) = polite standard. 먹어 (meogeo) = casual with friends/family. 먹읍시다 (meogeupsida) = formal group invitation.
Say 잘 먹겠습니다 (jal meokgesseumnida) = I will eat well, before eating, and 잘 먹었습니다 (jal meogeosseumnida) = I ate well, after eating.
먹어요 (meogeoyo) means "Let's eat." From verb 먹다 (meokda) = to eat. 먹어요 (meogeoyo) = polite form. Heartwarming daily expression in Korea, central to building relationships.
1. Food ready: Table is set, invite others.
2. Family/friends: Warm invitation.
3. Restaurant: Encourage everyone to enjoy.
Let's eat. I will enjoy the meal.
Let's eat. Enjoy your meal. (Formal)
Let's eat. I'm starving. Let's eat quickly! (Casual)
Eat a lot. (Polite)
• 잘 먹겠습니다 (jal meokgesseumnida) - I will eat well (before meal)
• 잘 먹었습니다 (jal meogeosseumnida) - I ate well (after meal)
• 많이 드세요 (mani deuseyo) - Eat a lot