Korean word

감언이설

Pronunciation

Romanizationkameoniseol

Meaning

  • nounsweet talk

Example

그 판매원은 감언이설로 물건을 팔았다.keu pan mae wo neun ka meo ni seol lo mul geo neul pa rat tta

That salesperson sold the product with sweet talk.

Illustration for 감언이설 (sweet talk)

More examples

나는 감언이설에 넘어가지 않았다.na neun ka meo ni seo re neo meo ga ji a nat tta

I did not fall for sweet talk.

Core concept

Smooth, appealing talk that disguises an attempt to get something from the listener.

Common phrases

  • 감언이설에 넘어가다ka meo ni seo re neo meo ga da

    fall for sweet talk

  • 감언이설에 속다ka meo ni seo re sok tta

    be fooled by sweet talk

Similar words

아부abu: Words or behavior that flatter someone to receive favorable treatment.
아첨acheom: Excessive praise or flattering behavior used to gain an advantage.
알랑거림allanggeorim: Acting overly sweet and agreeable to gain someone's favor.

Definition in Korean

진심이 담기지 않은 칭찬으로 상대를 속여 이익을 얻으려는 말chin si mi tam gi ji a neun ching cha neu ro sang dae reul so gyeo i i geul eo deu ryeo neun mal

Word origin

As a Sino-Korean expression, it joins the image of sweetness in speech with the idea of pursuing a benefit through persuasion.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, recognizing this word helps distinguish friendly compliments from praise designed to make a request easier to accept.

Opposites

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