Korean

말씀

말씀
Meaning: word, speech, language (honorific)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Please listen carefully to what the teacher says.
좋은 안이 있으면 말씀해 주세요.
If you have a good idea, please let me know.
사장님의 말씀이 끝나고, 이어 시상식이 있겠습니다.
After the CEO's speech, the awards ceremony will follow.
의사 선생님의 말씀을 들으니 안심이 되었다.
Hearing the doctor's words, I felt relieved.
교장 선생님의 말씀이 길어지고 있었다.
The principal's speech was getting long.
그는 선생님의 말씀을 마음속에 되새겼다.
He reflected on the teacher's words in his heart.
그 아이는 부모님 말씀은 안 듣고 제멋대로 행동한다.
That child doesn't listen to their parents and acts as they please.
선생님의 따뜻한 말씀이 낙담한 학생들의 용기를 북돋워 주었다.
The teacher's warm words encouraged the discouraged students.
선생님 말씀이 백번 옳다는 생각이 들었다.
I thought the teacher's words were entirely correct.
부모님은 차 조심하라고 누누이 말씀하셨다
My parents told me repeatedly to be careful of cars.

Usage Notes

A formal noun used to respectfully refer to someone's words (e.g., a teacher, parent) or to humbly refer to one's own words.

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