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.
2 Answers
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).
-
들다 has many different meanings and an honorific form of 먹다 is one of them. See ii - 3 section of this dictionary link for examples krdic.naver.com/detail.nhn?docid=10853100– baxangCommented Mar 22, 2017 at 5:26
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.