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말하다 (mal-ha-da) means “say.” Read the Hangul first, then the romanization.
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지금 말해요.
jigeum malhaeyo.
I say now. / I'm saying now.
어제 말했어요.
eoje malhaengeoyo.
I sayed yesterday (approx. — check irregulars).
같이 말하고 싶어요!
gapi malhago siteoyo!
I want to say together!
말하고 싶다.
malhago sitda
Common phrase with this word: 말하고 싶다
말하고 있다.
malhago ingda
Common phrase with this word: 말하고 있다
잘 말하다.
jal malhada
Common phrase with this word: 잘 말하다
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