Korean Dictionary
How to say “Delicious” in Korean
맛있다
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Usage & Context
An essential word for food lovers visiting Korea. Use '맛있어요' (polite) when complimenting someone's cooking. Koreans love hearing foreigners use this word!
Example Sentence
이 김치가 정말 맛있어요!
This kimchi is really delicious!
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