맛있다
Meaning: to be delicious
What does 맛있다 mean?
맛있다 [masissda] is an adjective meaning "to be delicious". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
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How to Use 맛있다 in Conversation
Korean adjectives like 맛있다 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.
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