Korean word

말하기

Pronunciation

Romanizationmalhagi

Meaning

  • nounspeaking

Example

말하기를 연습하면 자신감이 생겨요.mal ha gi reul yeon seu pa myeon cha sin ga mi saeng gyeo yo

If you practice speaking, you gain confidence.

Illustration for 말하기 (speaking)

More examples

시험에서 말하기 부분이 가장 떨렸어요.si heo me seo mal ha gi pu bu ni ka jang tteol lyeo sseo yo

The speaking section of the test made me the most nervous.

Core concept

Thoughts and information moving outward through the voice as a practiced skill.

Common phrases

  • 말하기 연습mal ha gi yeon seup

    speaking practice

  • 말하기 능력mal ha gi neung nyeok

    speaking ability

  • 말하기 시험mal ha gi si heom

    speaking test

Similar words

스피킹seupiking: The speaking skill measured in language study and tests through pronunciation and expression.
회화hoehwa: Spoken interaction in which people take turns sharing meaning with each other.
말mal: Ordinary talk or spoken language used to communicate in daily life.
이야기iyagi: A spoken account or friendly chat that conveys events, ideas, or news.

Definition in Korean

말하기는 소리와 말을 사용해 생각이나 정보를 전달하는 행위 또는 그 능력.mal ha gi neun so ri wa ma reul sa yong hae saeng ga gi na cheong bo reul cheon dal ha neun haeng wi tto neun keu neung nyeok

Word origin

The noun combines the Korean element for speech with a verb element meaning do and a nominalizing element, turning speaking into the name of an activity or ability.

Usage tips

  • Korean often uses this form as a skill label in lessons, practice, and assessment, while ordinary conversation usually uses a verb for a single act of speaking.

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