Day 7: Daily Rituals

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

밥 먹었어? (bap meogeosseo) means 'did you eat?' — but it's really a Korean greeting meaning 'how are you?'. Learn the culture and how to answer.

What Does 잘 먹겠습니다 (Jal Meokgetseumnida) Mean?

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

What Does 수고했어 (Sugohaesseo) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 수고했어 (sugohaesseo) means — 'you worked hard / good job' — the levels 수고하셨습니다 and 수고하세요, and why English can't quite translate it.

What Does 저기요 (Jeogiyo) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 저기요 (jeogiyo) means — the all-purpose Korean 'excuse me' for calling staff and strangers — plus 여기요 and restaurant culture.

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

Learn what 어서 오세요 (eoseo oseyo) means — the 'welcome!' you hear entering every Korean shop — and whether you're supposed to reply.