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In 맛있게 드세요 what is the dictionary form of the verb, 드시다 or 들다? Both of these verbs have the meaning to drink or to eat.

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I believe they are the same word - 드시다 is just the honorific form of 들다 (which is rarely used with the meaning 'eat', except with the honorific 드시다 form).

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According to Naver Korean dictionary, '먹다' is another meaning of the word '들다'. It is an honorific form which is used most briefly.

들다 ‘먹다2(1. 음식 따위를 입을 통하여 배 속에 들여보내다)’의 높임말.

  • 아침을 들다.
  • 진지 드세요.
  • 이 나물 반찬도 좀 들어 보세요.

들다 itself is already a respectful expression. If it is combined with '시' and converted into 드시다 or 드세요 then it becomes more respectful.

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