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Korean idiom be nonsensical or in a dreadful state

Idioms linked to “말01” · Linked dictionary word

말 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. [말(도)] Possible alternative: “말(도)” · Usage not verified 아니다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 말(이)[말(도)] 아니다
  • 말이 아니다
  • 말 아니다
  • 말도 아니다 Unverified form

English rendering be nonsensical or in a dreadful state Literal translation: “be not [not even] words”

Meaning 1

말이 이치에 맞지 아니하다.

For words to be unreasonable.

Dictionary example 1

말이 아닌 소리는 하지도 마라.

Do not even say something so nonsensical.
Meaning 2

사정·형편 따위가 몹시 어렵거나 딱하다.

For circumstances to be extremely difficult or pitiful.

Dictionary example 1

그도 사는 형편이 말이 아니지 뭐야.

His living circumstances are dreadful too.

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“말이 아니다” — be nonsensical or in a dreadful state: For words to be unreasonable.
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