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Idioms linked to “말01” · Linked dictionary word

말 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 많다

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  • 말이 많다
  • 말 많다

English rendering Be talkative or controversial Literal translation: “There are many words”

Meaning 1

매우 수다스럽다.

Be extremely talkative

Dictionary example 1

남자가 말이 많으면 못쓴다.

A man must not be too talkative.
Meaning 2

논란이 많다.

Be subject to much controversy

Dictionary example 1

이번 일을 추진하는 데도 말이 많았다.

There was much controversy in pursuing this affair too.

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These idioms are linked to the same word, “말”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 모자라다”: Have no words with which to respond Have no words in reply Have no words with which to respond Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 못 되다”: Of circumstances or conditions, be too bad to express in words. Be indescribably bad Of circumstances or conditions, be too bad to express in words. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 무겁다”: Be prudent and avoid careless speech. Be careful in one's words Be prudent and avoid careless speech. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 물 흐르듯 하다”: For words to come smoothly without hesitation. speak fluently For words to come smoothly without hesitation. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 아니다”: For words to be unreasonable. 2 meanings be nonsensical or in a dreadful state For words to be unreasonable. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 있다”: Have a matter raised or discussed. Have already been discussed Have a matter raised or discussed. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이야 바른대로 말이지”: Honestly, according to the facts To speak frankly Honestly, according to the facts Illustration of the first meaning of “말할 것도 없다”: To be so obvious that there is no need to mention it deliberately. go without saying To be so obvious that there is no need to mention it deliberately. Illustration of the first meaning of “말할 것도 없이”: Without needing to say it because it is so obvious. Needless to say Without needing to say it because it is so obvious. Illustration of the first meaning of “말할 수 없다”: Be impossible to express in words Be indescribable Be impossible to express in words

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Illustration of the first meaning of “말허리를 자르다”: Stop another person while they are speaking. Shared · 2 Cut someone off mid-sentence Stop another person while they are speaking. Illustration of the first meaning of “사색이 없다”: Remain calm with no change in words or complexion Remain perfectly composed Remain calm with no change in words or complexion Illustration of the first meaning of “서두를 놓다”: To begin a speech or text before entering the main subject. begin with an introduction To begin a speech or text before entering the main subject. Illustration of the first meaning of “언질을 잡다”: Use another person's words as evidence for what one wishes to say. Use someone's words as evidence Use another person's words as evidence for what one wishes to say. Illustration of the first meaning of “언질을 주다”: To provide a clue from which the outcome of an event or phenomenon can be predicted. give a hint To provide a clue from which the outcome of an event or phenomenon can be predicted. Illustration of the first meaning of “입심을 겨루다”: Argue with each other using words Spar verbally Argue with each other using words Illustration of the first meaning of “입심을 뽑다”: Speak tenaciously with verbal force. Talk forcefully and persistently Speak tenaciously with verbal force. Illustration of the first meaning of “허두를 떼다”: Begin the opening of writing or speech. Begin one's account Begin the opening of writing or speech. Illustration of the first meaning of “공갈을 놓다”: Vulgarly, intimidate someone into feeling fear Shared · 2 Threaten someone Vulgarly, intimidate someone into feeling fear Illustration of the first meaning of “공갈을 때리다”: Slang: intimidate someone into feeling fear. Shared · 2 Threaten someone Slang: intimidate someone into feeling fear.

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“말이 많다” — Be talkative or controversial: Be extremely talkative
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