WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “말01” · Linked dictionary word
말 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 굳다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 말(이) 굳다
- 말이 굳다
- 말 굳다
English rendering Speak haltingly or harshly Literal translation: “The words harden”
Meaning 1
말이 더듬더듬 막히다.
Have one’s words stammer and falter
Dictionary example 1
무슨 잘못을 했는지 말이 굳어 있었다.
Perhaps having done something wrong, they spoke haltingly.
Meaning 2
말의 내용이나 표현이 부드럽지 못하고 거칠다.
Have rough rather than gentle wording or content
Dictionary example 1
너무 말이 굳어서 옆에서 듣기가 민망할 정도였다.
The words were so harsh that listening beside them was embarrassing.
