말 때문에

because of what was said

→ 말

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because of what was said 말 means “words” or “speech” here; the phrase can also mean “because of the horse” when 말 refers to a horse.

KO: 그 말 때문에 기분이 상했어요.

EN: I was hurt by what was said.

Because you said you were going to die?

— 희생 (1986)

Stay outside, because of the horse!

— 인생은 아름다워 (1997)