왜 말을 안 해

why aren't you saying anything?

→ 왜
phrase Rare #20,022
why aren't you saying anything? Informal; depending on context, it can also mean “why didn’t you say anything?”
KO: 왜 말을 안 해? 무슨 일 있어?
EN: Why aren't you saying anything? Is something wrong?

왜 말을 안 해?

Why don't you say anything?

— 곡성 (2016)

저렇게 잘한다고 왜 말을 안 해?

Why didn’t you tell me you were that good?

— Dream (2023)

근데 왜 말을 안 해?

But why don't you say anything?

— 알.이.씨 (2007)

말해 봐, 왜 말을 안 해?

Come on, tell me—why aren’t you saying anything?

— No Other Choice (2025)