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A proverb warning that words spoken during the day (when people are active) will be heard by birds (and thus spread widely), while words spoken at night (when only mice are awake) will be heard by mice (and thus spread to fewer people). It emphasizes the importance of discretion in speech.
그 사람은 항상 낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다며 비밀을 잘 지킨다.
That person always keeps secrets well, saying that words spoken during the day will be heard by birds and spread widely.
회사에서 중요한 정보를 공유할 때는 낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다며 신중해야 한다.
When sharing important information at work, you should be careful because words can spread quickly.
This proverb is often used to advise caution in speaking, especially about sensitive or private matters.
This proverb reflects the Korean cultural value of discretion and the belief that words have power and consequences.
This proverb is typically used in informal settings to advise caution in speech, rather than in formal or professional contexts.
This proverb originates from traditional Korean wisdom, emphasizing the importance of discretion in speech. The imagery of birds and mice represents how words can spread widely or remain confined depending on when and how they are spoken.
This proverb is commonly used in informal contexts to advise someone to be careful with their words, especially when discussing sensitive or private matters. It can also be used humorously to remind someone that their words may have unintended consequences.