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How to say “stop talking” in Korean

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stop talking

Korean · 한국어

rude

Translation

그만 말해

Romanization

Geuman malhae

Pronunciation

geu-mahn mahl-heh

When to use it

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

그만 말해 — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "stop talking".

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FAQ

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How do you say "stop talking" in Korean?+

You say "그만 말해" in Korean. The romanized form is "Geuman malhae", and a simple pronunciation cue is "geu-mahn mahl-heh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "geu-mahn mahl-heh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Geuman malhae".

When should I use it?+

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.