English–Korean
“informal speech” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpanmal
Example
어른 앞에서는 반말을 쓰지 마세요.eo reun a pe seo neun pan ma reul sseu ji ma se yo
Please don't use informal speech in front of adults.
How to say “informal speech” in Korean
“Informal speech” in Korean is 반말 (panmal).
Speech used among close people when polite endings and titles are set aside.
Example sentences with 반말
친구들끼리는 반말로 편하게 얘기해요.chin gu deul kki ri neun pan mal lo pyeon ha ge yae gi hae yo
Friends speak casually to each other.
Tips for using 반말
- A friendly relationship does not always make this level suitable, since using it with an older or higher-ranking person can sound disrespectful.