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말이 많은 사람

mari maneun saram
phrase★Intermediate— talkative person
informal

A person who talks a lot or tends to speak frequently and at length.

말이 많은 사람은 종종 주변 사람들을 지치게 할 수 있다.

A talkative person can often tire out those around them.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who speaks a lot, which can be seen as either a positive or negative trait depending on the context.

Collocations

말이 많은 성격talkative personality말이 많은 친구talkative friend

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

수다쟁이phrase
chatterbox
말이 적다phrase
to be quiet

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The phrase can be used in both positive and negative contexts, so pay attention to the tone of the conversation.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a straightforward combination of '말' (speech/words) and '많은' (many), describing someone who speaks frequently.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is neutral in tone but can be used in both positive and negative contexts. It is often used to describe someone who enjoys talking or someone who talks excessively.

Word Breakdown

말
speech/words
root
+
많은
many
root
+
사람
person
root
한영사전

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