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Korean learner dictionary

말투

maltu · manner of speaking

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15911
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 말ː투Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    말을 하는 버릇이나 형식.

    English: manner of speaking — One's habit or manner of speaking.

    Examples

    • 가벼운 말투.
    • 거친 말투.
    • 귀찮은 말투.
    • 빈정거리는 말투.
    • 어눌한 말투.
    • 말투가 기분 나쁘다.
Origin
말套
Categories
사회 생활 > 언어 행위 · 성격 표현하기