English–Korean
“talking to oneself” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhonjanmal
Example
아이가 혼잣말을 하고 있다.a i ga hon jan ma reul ha go it tta
The child is talking to themselves.
How to say “talking to oneself” in Korean
“Talking to oneself” in Korean is 혼잣말 (honjanmal).
A person speaks aloud to express that person's thoughts or feelings while alone.
Example sentences with 혼잣말
버스를 기다리며 혼잣말을 하고 있었다.peo seu reul ki da ri myeo hon jan ma reul ha go i sseot tta
I was talking to myself while waiting for the bus.
Tips for using 혼잣말
- In everyday Korean, this behavior can be ordinary when it helps with planning or practice, although a loud voice may attract attention in public.