English–Korean

“way of speaking” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaltu

Example

그 사람은 말투가 부드러워요.keu sa ra meun mal tu ga pu deu reo wo yo

That person has a gentle way of speaking.

Illustration for 말투 (way of speaking)

How to say “way of speaking” in Korean

“Way of speaking” in Korean is 말투 (maltu).

The recognizable style that makes speech sound gentle, formal, blunt, friendly, or distant.

Full entry for 말투: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 말투

친한 친구와는 편한 말투로 이야기해요.chin han chin gu wa neun pyeon han mal tu ro i ya gi hae yo

I speak casually with close friends.

Tips for using 말투

  • This word helps learners notice that natural conversation depends on word choice, sentence endings, and intonation as well as pronunciation.

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