맛있는 음식
masinneun eumsik
The Korean phrase for "good food" is 맛있는 음식 (masinneun eumsik).
맛있는 음식 is a way to say delicious food. You might also use 훌륭한 식사 to say "excellent meal" or the informal term 맛집 to refer to a "tasty place" (a restaurant known for its delicious offerings).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 맛있는 음식 is composed of 맛있는 (delicious) and 음식 (food).
Which one should you use?
While 맛있는 음식 is the standard way to express the idea, 맛난 음식 is a common colloquial contraction that means the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 맛있다 (to be delicious) is used in its modifying form 맛있는 to describe the noun 음식.
How do you pronounce it?
masinneun eumsik
When do people say it?
If you wish to tell someone to "Enjoy your meal!", you can say 즐거운 식사를 하세요!
Did you know?
- Koreans often describe 'good food' by referring to the 'hand taste' (손맛) of the cook. This implies that the chef's unique touch or intuition makes the food delicious.
- In traditional Korean culture, 'good food' often refers to the balance of five colors and five tastes. A meal is not considered truly 'good' unless it visually and gustatorily represents this harmony.
- The word for 'food', 음식, literally translates to 'drinking and eating' because of its Sino-Korean roots.
Examples in context
- 맛있는 음식은 정말 중요해요.masissneun eumsigeun jeongmal jungyohaeyo.Good food is really important.
- 우리는 맛있는 음식을 먹으러 가요.urineun masissneun eumsigeul meogeureo gayo.We are going to eat good food.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding where to go for lunch.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 점심에 뭐 먹을까요?Hyeonu ssi, jeomsime mwo meogeulkkayo?Hyeonu, what should we eat for lunch?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맛있는 음식을 먹고 싶어요.masissneun eumsigeul meokgo sipeoyo.I want to eat good food.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 저 식당에 갈까요?Geureom jeo sikdange galkkayo?Then shall we go to that restaurant?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋아요, 서연 씨!Joayo, Seoyeon ssi!That sounds good, Seoyeon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 음식, CC BY-SA 4.0.
