맛있겠다
mas-itgetda
The English phrase "sounds delicious" is expressed in Korean as 맛있겠다 (mas-itgetda).
This phrase is used as a reaction to hearing about food or seeing a picture of food, rather than when actually tasting it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 맛있 (tasty) and –겠다 (a suffix expressing conjecture or intention), literally meaning 'it seems tasty'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the suffix –어요 makes the phrase polite and suitable for speaking to people older than you or in social settings.
How do you pronounce it?
mas-itgetda
Did you know?
- Korean has a specific word 손맛 (son-mat), which literally means 'hand taste', referring to the unique flavor a specific cook adds to a dish regardless of the recipe.
- In some contexts, 맛있겠다 can be used ironically to describe something that looks visually appealing but is actually non-edible, such as a piece of glossy jewelry or a colorful soap.
- In Korea, reacting with 맛있겠다 when you see someone else eating is a common social cue. It acts as a polite way to signal your interest in their meal, often prompting the eater to offer you a bite.
Examples in context
- 그 음식은 맛있겠어요.That food sounds delicious.
- 저 음식은 정말 맛있을 것 같아요.That food sounds really delicious.
- 음식이 진짜 맛있겠다.That food sounds seriously delicious.
- 와, 맛있겠다!wa, masitgetda!Wow, sounds delicious!
- 그 케이크 정말 맛있겠다.geu keikeu jeongmal masitgetda.That cake sounds really delicious.
- 엄마가 만든 김치찌개 맛있겠다.eommagan mandeun gimchijjiga masitgetda.The kimchi stew mom made sounds delicious.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are talking about a new restaurant.
- 도현 Do-hyeon새로 생긴 파스타 집 정말 맛있대.saero saenggin pasuteo jip jeongmal masitdae.I heard the new pasta place is really delicious.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말? 맛있겠다!jeongmal? masitgetda!Really? Sounds delicious!
- 도현 Do-hyeon내일 같이 갈래?naeil gachi gallae?Do you want to go together tomorrow?
- 서연 Seo-yeon응, 좋아!eung, joa!Yes, I'd love to!
