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Korean idiom be able to speak

Idioms linked to “말-문01” · Linked dictionary word

말문이 떨어지다

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  • 말문이 떨어지다

English rendering be able to speak Literal translation: “the gateway of speech opens”

Meaning 1

입에서 말이 나오다.

For words to come out of one’s mouth.

Dictionary example 1

선생님을 보고 반가운 마음에 인사를 하려 했으나 말문이 떨어지지 않았다.

Delighted to see my teacher, I tried to greet him, but no words would come.

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“말문이 떨어지다” — be able to speak: For words to come out of one’s mouth.
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