WORDROW Korean Idioms 천만의 말 [말씀] Possible alternative: “말씀” · Usage not verified
- Form listed in the dictionary: 천만의 말[말씀]
- 천만의 말
- 천만의 말씀 Unverified form
English rendering Not at all; absolutely not Literal translation: “A thousand-times-no word [statement]”
Meaning 1
남의 칭찬이나 사례에 대하여 사양할 때 당찮음을 이르는 말.
In modestly declining praise or thanks, express that it is undeserved.
Dictionary example 1
천만의 말 씀입니다. 제가 뭘 했다고 그런 칭찬을 하십니까?
Not at all. What have I done to deserve such praise?
Meaning 2
남의 주장에 대하여 부정할 때 하는 말.
Express denial of another's assertion.
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