어머니는 며느리에게 "아가, 고생 많았다"라고 말씀하셨다.
Mother said to her daughter-in-law, 'Dear, you've worked hard.'
Korean
말씀하다
말씀하다
Meaning: to speak, to say (honorific)
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 말씀하다 |
| Present | 말씀한다 |
| Polite | 말씀해요 |
| Formal | 말씀합니다 |
| Past | 말씀했다 |
| Past + Polite | 말씀했어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 말씀하겠어요 |
| Connective | 말씀하고 |
| Conditional | 말씀하면 |
| Volitional | 말씀하자 |
| Imperative | 말씀해라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 말씀하세요 |
| Attributive | 말씀하는 / 말씀한 / 말씀할 |
Example sentences
The CEO spoke about an important matter.
Usage Notes
This is the honorific form of '말하다' (to speak). It is used when speaking to or about someone of a higher social standing, such as a boss, teacher, or elder.
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