Difference between to call and to speak in Korean

부르다.·말씀하다

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.

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.

The difference

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