Learn Korean: Verb + 먹다

Let’s take a look at the Korean sentence pattern Verb + 먹다. 먹다 is a verb itself which means to eat. But did you know that we can combine it with another verb in its 어/어/여 form? There are a few verbs that work compatibly with 먹다 that add an extra meaning and here they are as follows. 사다 means to buy. Its 어/어/여 form is 사. 사 먹다 means to buy food for own consumption. 챙기다 means to take care of someone or something. Its 어/어/여 form is 챙겨. 챙겨 먹다 means to take care of oneself by not skipping meals. 시키다 means to order someone to do something. Its 어/어/여 form is 시켜. 시켜 먹다 means to order some food to eat as in a delivery. 나누다 means to divide. Its 어/어/여 form is 나눠. 나눠 먹다 means to share the food with somebody. 비비다 means to mix. Its 어/어/여 form is 비벼. 비벼 먹다 means to mix the food before actually eating it. We can use them in a variety of sentences.

 

야. 그거 내 껀데. 네가 사 먹어.

Hey, that’s mine. Buy your own.

피자 시켜 먹자.

Let’s order some pizza.

동생이랑 나눠 먹어.

Eat it with your brother/sister (younger one).