Why Do Koreans Ask 밥 먹었어? (Did You Eat?)

밥 먹었어? (bap meogeosseo) literally means 'did you eat?' — but it's really a Korean greeting meaning 'how are you?'

What Does 잘 먹겠습니다 (Jal Meokgetseumnida) Mean?

잘 먹겠습니다 (jal meokgetseumnida) literally means 'I will eat well' — when to say it, and its after-meal partner 잘 먹었습니다.

What Does 수고했어 (Sugohaesseo) Mean in Korean?

Sugohaesseo (수고했어) means 'you worked hard / good job' in Korean. The polite 수고하셨습니다 and 수고하세요, and why English can't quite translate it.

What Does 저기요 (Jeogiyo) Mean in Korean?

저기요 (jeogiyo) is the all-purpose Korean 'excuse me' for calling staff and strangers — plus how it differs from 여기요 and restaurant culture around it.

What Does 어서 오세요 (Eoseo Oseyo) Mean in Korean?

어서 오세요 (eoseo oseyo) is the 'welcome!' you hear entering every Korean shop — and whether you're expected to reply.