밥을 먹다
To 먹다 밥
بهطور تحتاللفظی: To eat rice
Use this phrase to suggest a meal or show someone you care about their well-being.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard way to say 'to eat a meal' in Korean.
- Used as a common greeting to show you care for someone.
- Literally means 'eat rice' but applies to any full meal.
معنی
This is the most common way to say 'to eat a meal' in Korean. Even if you aren't eating actual rice, Koreans use this phrase to describe the act of having breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Texting a close friend to grab lunch
우리 같이 밥 먹을까?
Shall we eat together?
Asking a colleague if they've had lunch yet
점심 밥 먹었어요?
Did you eat lunch?
A mother checking on her child
아들, 밥은 먹고 다니니?
Son, are you making sure to eat these days?
زمینه فرهنگی
In Korea, rice was historically a symbol of wealth and stability. Asking 'Have you eaten rice?' became a standard greeting to ensure others were surviving and well. Today, it remains the most common way to express care and social bonding.
The 'Vague' Invitation
Koreans often say 'Let's have a meal sometime' (`다음에 밥 한번 먹자`) as a way to say goodbye. Don't take it literally unless they suggest a specific time!
Don't forget the honorifics
Never use `밥 먹어` with your grandparents. Always use the honorific `진지 드세요` or `식사하세요` to avoid sounding rude.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard way to say 'to eat a meal' in Korean.
- Used as a common greeting to show you care for someone.
- Literally means 'eat rice' but applies to any full meal.
What It Means
밥을 먹다 is the heartbeat of Korean daily life. While 밥 literally means cooked rice, it represents any full meal. When you say this, you aren't just talking about grains. You are talking about the act of nourishing yourself. It is the default expression for eating. If you skip the 을 and just say 밥 먹다, it sounds even more natural in conversation.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase in almost any setting. For friends, you say 밥 먹었어?. For someone older, you switch to the polite 식사하셨어요?. It functions as a verb phrase. You can add adverbs like 맛있게 (deliciously) to say 밥 맛있게 먹어! (Enjoy your meal!). It is incredibly flexible. You will hear it in dramas, offices, and homes constantly.
When To Use It
Use it when you are hungry and want to suggest food. Use it when you want to check if a friend is doing okay. It is a perfect conversation starter. In Korea, asking if someone has eaten is like saying 'Hello' or 'How are you?'. It shows you care about their basic well-being. It is great for texting someone you haven't talked to in a while.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using 밥 if you are clearly eating a small snack like a candy bar or a bag of chips. That is 간식. Also, if you are at a very fancy, formal banquet, the word 식사 (meal) is more appropriate than 밥. Don't use the casual form 밥 먹어 with your boss. They might think you've forgotten your manners! Stick to the formal versions there.
Cultural Background
This phrase is rooted in Korea's history of food scarcity. After the Korean War, making sure someone had eaten was a genuine concern. It became a way to show love and affection. Even today, a mother’s first question to her child is usually 밥 먹었니?. It is the ultimate 'love language' in Korean culture. Rice is the soul of the Korean table.
Common Variations
You will see 혼밥 which means eating alone. There is also 집밥, which refers to a warm, home-cooked meal. If you want to sound trendy, you might hear 맛점 (short for delicious lunch). But 밥을 먹다 remains the king of all food expressions. It is the foundation of the Korean language. Master this, and you master Korean socializing.
نکات کاربردی
While '밥을 먹다' is neutral, remember to switch '밥' to '식사' and '먹다' to '하시다' when speaking to people significantly older or in higher positions to maintain proper etiquette.
The 'Vague' Invitation
Koreans often say 'Let's have a meal sometime' (`다음에 밥 한번 먹자`) as a way to say goodbye. Don't take it literally unless they suggest a specific time!
Don't forget the honorifics
Never use `밥 먹어` with your grandparents. Always use the honorific `진지 드세요` or `식사하세요` to avoid sounding rude.
Rice is everything
Even if you ate a giant pizza, a Korean friend might still ask if you've 'eaten rice' because pizza is considered a snack, not a 'real' meal.
مثالها
6우리 같이 밥 먹을까?
Shall we eat together?
A very common, friendly way to suggest hanging out.
점심 밥 먹었어요?
Did you eat lunch?
Adding '점심' (lunch) makes it specific to the time of day.
아들, 밥은 먹고 다니니?
Son, are you making sure to eat these days?
This carries a heavy tone of maternal concern and love.
부장님, 식사하셨습니까?
Manager, have you had your meal?
Uses the honorific '식사' instead of '밥' for respect.
너 진짜 밥 잘 먹는다!
You really eat well!
A lighthearted way to comment on someone's healthy appetite.
밥 맛있게 먹어!
Eat your meal deliciously!
The Korean equivalent of 'Bon appétit' among friends.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct particle and verb form to ask a friend if they ate.
너 ___ 먹었어?
`밥을 먹었어?` is the standard way to ask a friend if they have eaten a meal.
Complete the sentence to tell someone to enjoy their meal.
밥 ___ 먹어!
`맛있게` means 'deliciously,' making the phrase 'Enjoy your meal!'
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Levels of Eating
Used with friends or younger people.
밥 먹어
Standard polite form for most situations.
밥 먹었어요
Used for elders or high-ranking officials.
식사하셨어요
Extremely respectful/honorific.
진지 잡수셨습니까
When to say '밥을 먹다'
Greeting a friend
밥 먹었어?
At a restaurant
밥 먹으러 가자
Checking on family
밥 꼭 챙겨 먹어
Ending a call
다음에 밥 한번 먹자
سوالات متداول
11 سوالLiterally yes, but contextually no. It refers to any meal that provides sustenance, like lunch or dinner.
Yes! In spoken Korean, people almost always say 밥 먹었어? instead of 밥을 먹었어?. It sounds much more natural.
The formal word for meal is 식사. When talking to superiors, use 식사하셨어요? instead of 밥 먹었어요?.
It's a cultural way of showing concern for your well-being. It's similar to asking 'How are you?' in English.
Yes, you can say 아침 밥 먹었어? to specifically ask about breakfast.
It is a combination of 혼자 (alone) and 밥 (meal), meaning to eat alone.
Sometimes it's just a polite way to end a conversation. If they don't follow up with a date, it's just a greeting.
Usually, no. For bread or snacks, you'd use the specific food name. 밥 implies a proper seated meal.
You should use the highly honorific word for rice, which is 진지. So you would say 진지 잡수셨어요?.
It means 'home-cooked meal.' It's often used to describe food that tastes like a mother's cooking.
Actually, yes! Koreans often use 먹다 for water or medicine, though 마시다 (to drink) is also common.
عبارات مرتبط
식사하다 (To have a meal - formal)
맛있게 드세요 (Enjoy your meal - polite)
잘 먹겠습니다 (I will eat well/Thank you for the meal)
배고파요 (I am hungry)
한턱내다 (To treat someone to a meal)
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