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말이 고와야 한다

mari gowa-yahanda
phrase★Intermediate— one must speak eloquently
formal

To speak eloquently or with grace; to have refined speech.

말이 고와야 한다. 상대방의 신뢰를 얻을 수 있다.

One must speak eloquently. It can gain the other person's trust.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the importance of refined and articulate speech in social or professional settings.

Collocations

말이 고와야 한다one must speak eloquently

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

말이 고와야 한다phrase
one must speak eloquently

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

This phrase is often used in formal or professional settings to emphasize the importance of refined speech.

⚡Gold Rule

Importance of Eloquence

In Korean culture, eloquent speech is highly valued, and this phrase reflects that cultural emphasis.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Korean words '말' (speech) and '고와다' (to be refined or elegant).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to encourage someone to improve their communication skills or to highlight the importance of eloquent speech in certain situations.

Word Breakdown

말
speech
root
+
고와다
to be refined or elegant
root
+
해야 한다
must
suffix
한영사전

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