솔직히 말하면

to be honest

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to be honest Used to introduce a frank or candid opinion, often at the beginning of a sentence. Literally, it means “if I speak honestly.”
KO: 솔직히 말하면, 이 음식은 별로 맛이 없어요.
EN: To be honest, this food isn't very tasty.

솔직히 말하면, 파충류 싫어.

Honestly, I don't like reptiles.

— 주토피아 2 (2025)

솔직히 말하면 방송국 잘한 것 같아요

Honestly, I think the broadcasting station did a good job.

— 특별한 날 (1977)

솔직히 말하면 화 안 낼 거 야

Honestly, I won’t get mad.

— 너자 2 (2025)

솔직히 말하면 나도 으로 됐어요

To be honest, I got here through sheer luck too.

— 원스 어폰 어 타임 인… 할리우드 (2019)