Korean · Common Verbs
말하다
malhada
To speak
Beginnerverb
Definition
To say words, to talk.
Example
한국어를 할 수 있어요?
Can you speak Korean?
Etymology
'말하다' (malhada) has its origins in Middle Korean '말하-', meaning 'to speak or say', which derives from the Old Korean root associated with speech.
How & Where It’s Used
This verb is employed in both spoken and written forms, suitable for informal to formal settings. It is used widely throughout Korea without notable regional variations.