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Say vs Mention in Korean
🗣️ When you want to speak directly: ➡️ 말하다 [malhada] (Say) is your go-to!
How these words work together
In Korean, both 말하다 and 언급하다 relate to speaking, but they are used differently. 말하다 means 'to say' and is used for general speaking or expressing something directly. 언급하다 means 'to mention' and is used when referring to a topic or bringing something up in conversation. Understanding the difference helps you speak more naturally.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 말하다 | malhada | Say |
| 언급하다 | eongeuphada | Mention |
Example sentences
그는 오늘 아침에 학교에 간다고 말했어요.
He said he went to school this morning.
회의에서 새로운 계획을 언급했어요.
They mentioned the new plan in the meeting.
친구가 내 이름을 말했어요.
My friend said my name.
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