Korean phrase
솔직히 말하면 ~예요. sol ji ki mal ha myeon ~ ye yo
Meaning
To be honest, it's ___
When to use it
This phrase introduces a frank answer or admission. It often leads into an explanation and has a gentle, conversational tone.
Example dialogue
그거 네가 한 거야? keu geo ne ga han keo ya
Did you do that?
솔직히 말하면 제가 한 거예요. sol ji ki mal ha myeon che ga han keo ye yo
To be honest, I did it.