WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “말01” · Linked dictionary word
말 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 듣다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 말(을) 듣다
- 말을 듣다
- 말 듣다
English rendering Be criticized; respond to handling Literal translation: “Hear words”
Meaning 1
꾸지람을 듣거나 시비의 대상이 되다.
Receive reprimands or become a target of criticism.
Dictionary example 1
그런 일로 남의 말을 들어서야 되겠느냐?
Should you let others criticize you over something like that?
Meaning 2
기계, 도구 따위가 다루는 사람의 뜻대로 움직이다.
Of a machine or tool, move as its user intends.
Dictionary example 1
손잡이가 녹이 슬었는지 도무지 말을 듣지 않았다.
Perhaps the handle had rusted; it wouldn't respond at all.
