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Korean idiom make sense or reach an agreement

Idioms linked to “말01” · Linked dictionary word

말 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 되다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 말(이) 되다
  • 말이 되다
  • 말 되다

English rendering make sense or reach an agreement Literal translation: “become words”

Meaning 1

말하는 것이 이치에 맞다.

For what is said to be reasonable.

Dictionary example 1

말이 되는 소리를 해.

Say something that makes sense.
Meaning 2

어떤 사실에 대하여 서로 간에 말이 이루어지다.

For an agreement about a matter to be reached between people.

Dictionary example 1

이번 주말에 양가의 부모님이 만나기로 말이 되어 있었다.

It had been agreed that both families’ parents would meet this weekend.

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“말이 되다” — make sense or reach an agreement: For what is said to be reasonable.
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