Korean Dictionary
How to say "Let's eat together" in Korean
“Let's eat together” in Korean is 같이 먹어요 (pronounced "Gachi meogeoyo").
같이 먹어요
Gachi meogeoyo
Usage & Context
An invitation to share a meal together. Shared meals are very important in Korean culture, representing bonding and community. 같이 밥 먹어요 is a slightly longer version. Refusing this invitation requires a polite excuse as it's a gesture of warmth.
Example Sentence
오늘 점심 같이 먹어요! 새로운 식당이 생겼어요.
Let's eat lunch together today! A new restaurant opened.
How to use 같이 먹어요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Let's eat together” is 같이 먹어요, romanized as Gachi meogeoyo.
Usage tip
Check the politeness level before using this word. Korean greetings often change depending on age, relationship, and setting.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 같이 먹어요.
Pronunciation Guide
The word '같이' (gachi) is pronounced 'ga-chi', where the 'ㅌ' (t) in '같' (gat) combines with '이' (i) to form a '치' (chi) sound. '먹어요' (meogeoyo) is pronounced 'muk-uh-yo', like 'muk' in 'muktuk' followed by 'uh-yo'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
같이 먹읍시다 / 함께 식사합시다
Gachi meogeupsida / Hamkke siksahapsida
'같이 먹읍시다' is a formal suggestion to eat together. '함께 식사합시다' uses a more formal synonym for 'together' (함께) and 'meal' (식사), suitable for very formal group settings.
Casual (반말)
같이 먹자
Gachi meokja
Used when speaking to close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Inviting a coworker to join you for lunch.
점심시간인데, 우리 같이 먹어요!
It's lunchtime, let's eat together!
Offering homemade food to friends.
이거 제가 만든 건데, 우리 같이 먹어요.
I made this, let's eat it together.
Suggesting a meal to a group after a long meeting.
회의 끝나고 배고플 텐데, 저녁 같이 먹어요.
You must be hungry after the meeting, let's eat dinner together.
Cultural Context
Sharing meals is a cornerstone of Korean culture, symbolizing community, bonding, and hospitality. '같이 먹어요' is a very common invitation, and accepting it is a way to build relationships. In K-dramas, you'll often see characters sharing food from communal dishes, reinforcing the idea of togetherness. Refusing such an invitation without a good reason can be seen as slightly impolite, so a polite excuse is usually offered.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 같이 먹어요 for politeness and timing, since Korean greetings change with relationship, age, and setting.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
우리 같이 먹으러 가요.
Let's go eat together.
같이 먹으면 더 맛있어요.
It's more delicious when we eat together.
같이 먹을 사람?
Who wants to eat together? (Literally: 'Person to eat together?')
Related Expressions
같이 밥 먹어요
Gachi bap meogeoyo
Let's eat rice/a meal together (Slightly more specific, very common)
식사 같이 할까요?
Siksa gachi halkkayo?
Shall we eat together? (More formal invitation)
혼자 먹어요
Honja meogeoyo
I eat alone (Antonym)
같이 마셔요
Gachi masyeoyo
Let's drink together (Related concept)
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