Bedeutung
To communicate verbally.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Chemyeon' (saving face) means that people often '말을 아끼다' (spare their words) to avoid conflict. Direct speech can sometimes be seen as aggressive. In meetings, junior employees often wait for the senior to '말씀' first. Speaking out of turn is a major faux pas. The phrase '말도 안 돼!' (It doesn't even make sense/No way!) is a staple reaction in dramas to express shock. Historically, '말' was considered to have a soul. There's a belief that words can become reality, so one must speak carefully.
The Quoting Shortcut
In casual speech, '-고 말하다' is often shortened to '-대' or '-래'. For example, '간다고 해' becomes '간대'.
Don't be too direct
Instead of just '말해!' (Speak!), use '말씀해 보세요' or '말해 줄래?' to sound more polite.
Bedeutung
To communicate verbally.
The Quoting Shortcut
In casual speech, '-고 말하다' is often shortened to '-대' or '-래'. For example, '간다고 해' becomes '간대'.
Don't be too direct
Instead of just '말해!' (Speak!), use '말씀해 보세요' or '말해 줄래?' to sound more polite.
Silence is Golden
Sometimes not saying anything ('말을 아끼다') is seen as a sign of maturity in Korean culture.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '말하다' using the indirect quoting particle.
민수가 어제 저녁에 [____] (said he is busy).
To report a state (being busy), you use the adjective plain form + 다 + 고 말했다.
Which sentence is the most appropriate when talking to your boss?
Boss: '회의 준비 다 됐나요?'
When speaking to a boss about your own speech, the humble form '말씀드리다' is required.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. 아무한테도 말하지 마. 2. 다시 말씀해 주시겠어요? 3. 한국말로 말해 봐.
1 is informal/secret, 2 is formal/polite, 3 is an encouraging command.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 어제 영화 어땠어? B: 솔직히 [____], 좀 지루했어.
'솔직히 말하면' is a set phrase meaning 'To speak honestly'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
말하다 vs 말씀하시다
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben민수가 어제 저녁에 [____] (said he is busy).
To report a state (being busy), you use the adjective plain form + 다 + 고 말했다.
Boss: '회의 준비 다 됐나요?'
When speaking to a boss about your own speech, the humble form '말씀드리다' is required.
1. 아무한테도 말하지 마. 2. 다시 말씀해 주시겠어요? 3. 한국말로 말해 봐.
1 is informal/secret, 2 is formal/polite, 3 is an encouraging command.
A: 어제 영화 어땠어? B: 솔직히 [____], 좀 지루했어.
'솔직히 말하면' is a set phrase meaning 'To speak honestly'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, you say '거짓말을 하다' (to do a lie-word).
They are mostly the same, but '말을 하다' emphasizes the 'words' being spoken, while '말하다' is the general verb.
Yes, but in formal writing, '기술하다' (to describe) or '언급하다' (to mention) are more common.
You can say '그만 말해' (informal) or '말씀 그만 하세요' (polite).
No, for naming you use '부르다' (to call) or '이름을 짓다'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
이야기하다
similarTo chat or tell a story
말씀하시다
specialized formTo speak (honorific)
대화하다
specialized formTo have a dialogue
전하다
builds onTo deliver a message
입을 열다
idiomTo open one's mouth
