がったそうだ
meshiagatta sōda

Godan Verb (ru)
Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of 召し上がる

1. They say (he/she/it) had/ate/consumed.; It is said (he/she/it) had/ate/consumed.

Past/Perfective
Hearsay Evidence