How to say "I’m full" in Korean — 배불러요 (Polite & Casual)

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배불러요 / 배불러

[bae-bul-leo-yo] / [bae-bul-leo]

I’m full (polite / casual)

Word & Grammar Breakdown:

배(bae) — “stomach”
부르다 (bu-reu-da) — “to be full”
어요 (eo-yo) — polite ending marker

✅ Combined: 배불러요 = “I’m full.” (polite)
배불러 = casual “I’m full.” (to close friends or family)

Examples

👩 A: 더 먹을래요? deo meog-eullae yo?
Would you like to eat more?
👨 B: 아니요, 배불러요. aniyo, baebulleo yo
No, I’m full.

👧 A: 아직 배고파? a jig bae go pa
Are you still hungry?
👦 B: 아니, 배불러. ani, baebulleo
No, I’m full.

Quick Quiz — Which is polite?

Try speaking — say “배불러요”

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Tip: Try to say 배불러요 clearly — if recognition finds “배불러” or “요,” it will count as a match.

🇰🇷 Cultural Insight — Understanding "배불러요"

After a meal, Koreans often say “배불러요 bae bulleo yo” to politely express that they’re full and satisfied. It’s considered polite to say this instead of refusing food directly. In casual settings, friends simply say “배불러. baebulleo” Sometimes, it can even imply emotional satisfaction — like being content after something enjoyable.