배고파요? — Learn Korean Phrase

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배고파요? / 배고파? 🍚

[bae-go-pa-yo?] / [bae-go-pa?]

Learn Korean Phrase — “Are you hungry?” (Polite & Casual)

🗣️ Polite — 배고파요?

배고파요? [bae-go-pa-yo?]

👩 A: 배고파요?
👨 B: 네, 조금요! (Yes, a little!)

Word & Grammar Breakdown:

배 (bae) — “stomach”
고파요 (go-pa-yo) — polite form of “고프다 (to be hungry)”

✅ Combined: 배고파요? = “Are you hungry?” (polite)

🇰🇷 Cultural Note:
In Korea, asking “배고파요?” isn’t just about checking hunger. It often means **“Shall we eat together?”** or **“It’s time to eat.”** Koreans express care and friendliness through food. So when someone asks you “배고파요?”, they may actually be inviting you to share a meal. 🍲

🎭 Casual — 배고파?

배고파? [bae-go-pa?]

👦 A: 배고파?
👧 B: 응, 너무 배고파! (Yeah, I’m so hungry!)

Word & Grammar Breakdown:

배 (bae) — “stomach”
고파 (go-pa) — casual form of “고프다 (to be hungry)”

✅ Combined: 배고파? = “Are you hungry?” (casual/friendly)

🇰🇷 Cultural Note:
Among friends, saying “배고파?” is a natural way to start hanging out. People might go out for ramen, tteokbokki, or late-night snacks together. 🍜 In Korean daily life, sharing food strengthens relationships — so “배고파?” can sound like a friendly invitation rather than just a question.

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