to call vs to speak in Korean

부르다.vs말씀하다

to call

부르다.to call

부르다 means "to call." You use it when you say someone’s name or use your voice to get their attention and ask them to come. It is also used when you call for something, like a taxi.

When to use to call
to speak

말씀하다to speak

말씀하다 means “to speak” or “to say” in a polite, respectful way. You use it when talking to someone important or when speaking about what a respected person said. It is common with teachers, parents, grandparents, customers, and other polite situations.

When to use to speak

How they differ

This means to speak, usually in a polite way. It is about saying words, not asking a person to come or answer.