Korean Proverbs & World Proverbs 85

Korean Proverb : Birds Hear Words by Day, and Mice Hear Words by Night

Korean Proverb Series 5Birds Hear Words by Day, and Mice Hear Words by Night(Natmar-eun saega deutgo bammat-eun jwiga deutneunda · 낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다)🕰️ 1. The ProverbThe Korean proverb “낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다” literally means,“Words spoken in the day are heard by birds, and words spoken at night are heard by mice.”It conveys the idea that no matter when or where you speak, your words are bound..

Korean Proverb : Speak of the Tiger and It Appears

Korean Proverb Series 4Speak of the Tiger and It Appears(Horangi-do je mal hamyeon onda · 호랑이도 제 말 하면 온다)🕰️ 1. The ProverbThe Korean proverb “호랑이도 제 말 하면 온다” literally means,“Even a tiger appears when you speak of it.”It conveys the idea that talking about someone often coincides with their sudden appearance.🪄 2. Meaning & LessonWords have an uncanny way of summoning the subject of discussion...

Korean Proverb : Kind Words Bring Kind Replies

Korean Proverb Series 3Kind Words Bring Kind Replies(Ganeun mal-i gowaya oneun mal-i gobda · 가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다)🕰️ 1. The ProverbThe Korean proverb “가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다” literally means,“Only if outgoing words are kind, will incoming words be kind.”It conveys the idea that the way you speak to others determines how they will respond to you.🪄 2. Meaning & LessonPolite and kind speech creates har..

Korean Proverb : When Whales Fight, the Shrimp’s Back is Broken

🍂 Korean Proverb Series 2“When Whales Fight, the Shrimp’s Back is Broken”(Gorae ssawume saeu deung teojinda)🕰️ 1. The ProverbThe Korean proverb “고래 싸움에 새우 등 터진다” literally means,“When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken.”It describes a situation where powerless people suffer as collateral damage when the powerful are in conflict.🪄 2. Meaning & LessonThis proverb teaches that:When the ..

Korean Proverb : Follow a Friend to Gangnam

🍂 Korean Proverb Series 1“Follow a Friend to Gangnam”(Chingu ttara Gangnam ganda)🕰️ 1. The ProverbThe Korean proverb “친구 따라 강남 간다” literally means,“One goes to Gangnam just because a friend goes there.”It describes someone who follows others blindly, without their own judgment.🪄 2. Meaning & LessonThis proverb emphasizes that:Following others without thinking can lead to unnecessary actions.T..