Bedeutung
Speaking kindly will result in others speaking kindly to you; treat others as you wish to be treated.
Kultureller Hintergrund
This is one of the first proverbs children learn in school. The emphasis on '말' (speech) highlights the importance of harmony in Confucian-influenced societies.
Use it as a soft correction
If a friend is being rude, say this proverb to gently remind them that their behavior is causing the bad response.
Bedeutung
Speaking kindly will result in others speaking kindly to you; treat others as you wish to be treated.
Use it as a soft correction
If a friend is being rude, say this proverb to gently remind them that their behavior is causing the bad response.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb.
가는 말이 ____ 오는 말이 곱다.
The proverb uses '고와야' to mean 'must be kind'.
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Aufgabensammlung
1 Aufgaben가는 말이 ____ 오는 말이 곱다.
The proverb uses '고와야' to mean 'must be kind'.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenNo, it's a proverb, not a law of physics. Sometimes people are rude regardless of your kindness.
Verwandte Redewendungen
가는 정이 있어야 오는 정이 있다
similarAffection must go out to come back.
