Korean · Common Verbs
먹다
meokda
To eat
Beginnerverb
Definition
To put food in your mouth and swallow it.
Example
뭐 먹고 싶어요?
What do you want to eat?
Etymology
The verb '먹다' (meokda) descends from Middle Korean '먹다', which is thought to originate from the Old Korean term '먹어', related to nourishment.
How & Where It’s Used
'먹다' is commonly used in both spoken and written Korean, applicable in various registers though more frequently in informal contexts. It is widely used across all regions of Korea.