Korean

Meaning: speech, language; horse; unit of measure
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Example sentences

그는 말을 아주 예쁘게 한다.
He speaks very beautifully.
그 말의 의는 무엇인가?
What is the meaning of those words?
목이 아파서 말을 할 수가 없었다.
I couldn't speak because my throat hurt.
그 말의 뜻을 잘 모르겠어요.
I don't understand the meaning of that word.
범도 제 말 하면 온다는 속담이 있다.
There is a proverb that says even the tiger comes if you speak of it.

Usage Notes

Has multiple meanings: 'speech/language', 'horse', and a traditional unit of measure for grains ('mal'). Context is key.

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