매워요?
When dining out or trying new dishes in Korea, knowing how to ask "Is this spicy?" can be very helpful, especially if you're cautious about spicy food. In Korean, you would say:
매워요? (Mae-wo-yo?)
- 매워요? (Mae-wo-yo?) – Is it spicy?
This is a polite and straightforward way to ask about the spiciness of food. Whether you're in a restaurant or eating at someone’s home, this phrase will help you gauge if a dish might be too spicy for your taste.
More expressions in Korean with English translation
이거 맵나요? (I-geo maep-na-yo?)
- Is this spicy?
안 매운 음식 있어요? (An mae-un eum-shik it-seo-yo?)
- Do you have non-spicy food?
조금 매워요. (Jo-geum mae-wo-yo.)
- It's a little spicy.
많이 매워요. (Man-i mae-wo-yo.)
- It's very spicy.
맵지 않게 해주세요. (Maep-ji an-ke hae-ju-se-yo.)
- Please make it not spicy.
These phrases will help you enjoy Korean cuisine without surprises when it comes to spice levels. Whether you love spicy food or prefer something milder, you’ll be able to communicate your preferences easily!