Word details
말문
- Pronunciation
- 말ː문
- Part of speech
- noun
- Vocabulary level
- advanced
mouth for speaking
A mouth that is opened for the purpose of speaking.
first utterance
The first time one speaks.
Idioms
말문(을) 막다
block the mouth for speaking
To prevent someone from talking.
말문(을) 열다
open the mouth for speaking
To start talking.
말문을 닫다
close the mouth for speaking
To not talk.
말문이 떨어지다
The mouth for speaking parts
For words to come out.
말문이 막히다
The mouth for speaking is blocked
For words to not come out.
말문이 열리다
The mouth for speaking opens
To be able to speak.