A1 Proverb Neutral

거짓말은 나쁘다

Geojitmareun nappeuda

Lies are bad

Meaning

It is morally wrong to tell falsehoods; honesty is important.

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Cultural Background

Honesty is a core Confucian virtue. Similar emphasis on social trust. Rooted in the same ethical tradition. Honesty is valued but white lies are sometimes accepted.

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Use it carefully

Don't use it to lecture adults unless you are very close.

Meaning

It is morally wrong to tell falsehoods; honesty is important.

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Use it carefully

Don't use it to lecture adults unless you are very close.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

거짓말은 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 나쁘다

The phrase is '거짓말은 나쁘다'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

거짓말은 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 나쁘다

The phrase is '거짓말은 나쁘다'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too direct and moralistic.

Related Phrases

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정직이 최선이다

similar

Honesty is the best policy.

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거짓말하지 마라

specialized form

Don't lie.

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