Korean phrase
말하기가 두려워요. mal ha gi ga tu ryeo wo yo
Meaning
I'm afraid to speak
When to use it
It means being afraid to speak. It is a polite, gentle way to express worry about speaking, such as in a conversation or presentation.
Example dialogue
발표가 있는데 말하기가 두려워요. pal pyo ga in neun de mal ha gi ga tu ryeo wo yo
I have a presentation, but I'm afraid to speak.
같이 연습하면 도움이 될 거예요. ka chi yeon seu pa myeon to u mi toel kkeo ye yo
If we practice together, it will help.