Korean phrase
제 말은요. che ma reu nyo
Meaning
I mean
When to use it
This phrase introduces the speaker's main point. It helps clarify an opinion or soften a disagreement before an explanation.
Example dialogue
왜 버튼을 오른쪽으로 옮겼어? wae peo teu neul o reun jjo geu ro om gyeo sseo
Why did you move the button to the right?
제 말은요, 사용자가 더 빨리 찾게 하려고요. che ma reu nyo sa yong ja ga teo ppal li chat kke ha ryeo go yo
I mean, so users can find it faster.