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How to say “this is delicious” in Korean

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this is delicious

Korean · 한국어

polite

Translation

정말 맛있어요

Romanization

Jeongmal masisseoyo

Pronunciation

jawng-mal mah-shee-saw-yoh

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

정말 맛있어요 — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "this is delicious".

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How do you say "this is delicious" in Korean?+

You say "정말 맛있어요" in Korean. The romanized form is "Jeongmal masisseoyo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "jawng-mal mah-shee-saw-yoh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "jawng-mal mah-shee-saw-yoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Jeongmal masisseoyo".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.