Korean word

말씀드리다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmalsseumdeurida

Meaning

  • verbtell

Example

내일 결과를 말씀드리겠습니다.nae il kyeol gwa reul mal sseum deu ri get sseum ni da

I will tell you the results tomorrow.

Illustration for 말씀드리다 (tell)

More examples

요청하신 내용은 메일로 말씀드리겠습니다.yo cheong ha sin nae yong eun me il lo mal sseum deu ri get sseum ni da

I will tell you the requested information by email.

Core concept

Telling or saying something in a way that honors the person who hears it.

Common phrases

  • 다시 한 번 말씀드리겠습니다ta si han peon mal sseum deu ri get sseum ni da

    tell you again

  • 메일로 말씀드리겠습니다me il lo mal sseum deu ri get sseum ni da

    tell you by email

Similar words

말씀하다malsseumhada: Respectfully express the words of a person who deserves honor.
말하다malhada: Express thoughts or facts in spoken words.
알려주다allyeojuda: Let someone know practical information, news, or plans.
전해주다cheonhaejuda: Hand another person's message on to its intended listener.

Definition in Korean

화자가 자신을 낮추어 상대에게 내용을 전할 때 쓰는 겸양의 표현을 포함한 동사.hwa ja ga cha si neul nat chu eo sang dae e ge nae yong eul cheon hal ttae sseu neun kyeo myang ui pyo hyeo neul po ham han tong sa

Word origin

The word joins the honorific noun 말씀 (malsseum, "words or speech") with the humble verb 드리다 (deurida, "to give"), creating a respectful way to convey a message.

Usage tips

  • Its humble tone suits formal reports and messages, while a plain speaking verb is usually more natural among close friends.

Other meanings

  • sayverb

Opposites

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