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How do you say "to eat" in Korean?
먹다
meokda
In Korean, "to eat" is 먹다.
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Pronunciation
Meok-duh. One syllable like 'monk' then duh. Quick and natural.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 먹-다. Very common short verb, essential Korean.
Example sentence
밥을 먹었어요.
I ate rice.
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How to remember 먹다
Meokda sounds like chewing, the natural motion of eating.
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Questions about 먹다
How do you say "to eat" in Korean?
In Korean, "to eat" is 먹다. It is a noun.
How is 먹다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 먹-다. Very common short verb, essential Korean.
How is 먹다 used in a sentence?
Use 먹다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 밥을 먹었어요. (I ate rice.).
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