when speakingLiterally, “at the time of speaking.” 말할 때 is used before or after a clause to describe something that happens while or whenever someone is speaking. In 좋게 말할 때, it appears in the idiomatic expression “while I’m asking nicely” or “before I have to get forceful.”
KO: 처음 만난 사람과 말할 때는 존댓말을 사용하세요.
EN: Use polite language when speaking with someone you’ve just met.