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말을 못

can't speak

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phrase Uncommon #8,804
can't speak Usually appears as part of 말을 못 하다, meaning “to be unable to speak” or “to be unable to say something.” Depending on context, it can indicate physical inability, lack of language ability, or being unable to bring oneself to say something.
KO: 긴장해서 하고 싶은 말을 못 했어요.
EN: I was too nervous to say what I wanted to say.

왜 사람 말을 못 믿어요!

Why can't you trust what people say!

— 친절한 금자씨 (2005)

말을 못 하다니!

To think I can't speak!

— 위키드 (2024)

때로는 말을 못 할 수도 있지

Sometimes you might not be able to say anything.

— 이중 배상 (1944)

그 애가 어디로 갔는지 말해도 내가 그 말을 못 알아듣는 거 야.

Even if you tell me where that kid went, I can't understand what you're saying.

— 쿵푸팬더 4 (2024)