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Korean idiom speak well or give a mild scolding

말마디나 하다

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  • 말마디나 하다

English rendering speak well or give a mild scolding Literal translation: “say a few words”

Meaning 1

말을 꽤 조리 있게 잘하다.

To speak fairly well and coherently.

Dictionary example 1

그가 말마디나 하니까 그를 내세우는 게 어때?

He speaks well, so how about putting him forward?
Meaning 2

그리 심하지 않게 나무라다.

To scold someone without great severity.

Dictionary example 1

자네가 말마디나 해서 손자 녀석이 그리 심드렁했구먼.

Your mild scolding must be why your grandson was so sullen.

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“말마디나 하다” — speak well or give a mild scolding: To speak fairly well and coherently.
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