먹는 건

eating

→ 먹다
phrase Uncommon #11,444
eating A conversational form of 먹는 것은, used to make “eating” the topic or subject. Depending on context, it can mean “as for eating” or introduce a suggestion such as “how about eating?”
KO: 여기서 먹는 건 괜찮아요?
EN: Is it okay to eat here?

먹는 건 좀 어때?

How about eating?

— 순응자 (1971)

사무실에서 먹는 건 아닌 것 같아요

I don't think eating at the office is really appropriate.

— 싸이코 (1960)

과일이나 와서 먹는 건 잘해

I’m good at buying fruit and stuff to eat.

— 잠수종과 나비 (2007)

고기를 먹는 건 너도 마찬가지 야

You eat meat too.

— 델리카트슨 사람들 (1991)

식당에서 점심 먹는 건 어때?

How about having lunch at a restaurant?

— 싸이코 (1960)