먹을수

This is the 14089th most frequent Korean word.


먹을수

"먹을수" means "can eat" in English.


The phrase '먹을 수' indicates capability, meaning 'can eat' in this context.

이 음식은 내가 먹을 수 있는 음식입니다.

This food is something I can eat.


Here, '먹을 수' again suggests the ability or possibility of eating.

배고프다면, 먹을 수 있는 것을 찾아보세요.

If you're hungry, look for something you can eat.


In this sentence, '먹을 수' is modified to '먹을 수 없는' to denote foods that cannot be consumed, emphasizing restriction.

알레르기가 있으니, 먹을 수 없는 음식을 피하세요.

Since you have allergies, avoid foods you cannot eat.