Korean learner dictionary
빈말 meaning and pronunciation
binmal · empty words; empty promise; lip service
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 60458Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 빈ː말Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
마음에 없으면서 겉으로만 하는 말.
English: empty words; empty promise; lip service — An insincere word that will not be put into action.
Examples
- 빈말이 되다.
- 빈말이 아니다.
- 빈말을 하다.
- 빈말이라도 고맙다.
- 빈말이라도 듣기 좋다.
- 나를 위해 헌신하겠다던 그의 말은 결코 빈말이 아니었다.
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 언어 행위
Active recall
Check whether you can produce it without looking.
Try to answer first. Reveal only after you have committed to an answer.
Card 1 of 2
How do you say “empty words; empty promise; lip service” in Korean?
Ready to level up 빈말?
Turn 빈말 from a quick lookup into memory with related lessons, review, sentences, and speaking practice.
Try a free Korean lessonNo account required for the demo. Cancel Pro anytime.