말하다(mal-ha-da, malhada)
'말하다' is a verb meaning to express thoughts, opinions, or information by speaking aloud.
Nuances
- Simply means the act of speaking, but can imply expressing opinions or conveying information depending on context
- In formal settings, can be similar to 'present' or 'state'
- In casual contexts, almost synonymous with 'talk' or 'tell'
When to use
Casual conversation, Meeting, Speech
In context
'말하다' indicates the subject's act of speaking directly. It usually takes a noun related to speech (말, 이야기) or direct quotations as objects. It's used both in spoken and written language, suitable for formal contexts as well.