A1 Idiom Neutral

입이 떨어지지 않다.

ibi tteoreojiji anhda.

Unable to speak.

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Meaning

To be unable to say anything due to shock, fear, or embarrassment.

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Cultural Background

Silence is often seen as a sign of respect or deep contemplation. In traditional settings, speaking too much is discouraged; being 'speechless' can sometimes be a virtue.

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Use with '차마'

Adding '차마' makes the phrase sound much more natural and emotional.

Meaning

To be unable to say anything due to shock, fear, or embarrassment.

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Use with '차마'

Adding '차마' makes the phrase sound much more natural and emotional.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage of the idiom.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The subject marker '이' must be used with '떨어지지 않다'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct usage of the idiom.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The subject marker '이' must be used with '떨어지지 않다'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is only for emotional states.

Related Phrases

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말문이 막히다

synonym

To be speechless

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