Korean Dictionary
How to say "Put Your Foot in Your Mouth" in Korean
“Put Your Foot in Your Mouth” in Korean is 말실수하다 (pronounced "Malsilsuhada").
말실수하다
Malsilsuhada
Usage & Context
Putting your foot in your mouth means saying something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake. This is expressed in Korean as mal-silsu meaning a verbal mistake.
Example Sentence
모르고 말실수를 해서 상대방이 기분 나빠했어요.
I unknowingly put my foot in my mouth and the other person was upset.
How to use 말실수하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Put Your Foot in Your Mouth” is 말실수하다, romanized as Malsilsuhada.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 말실수하다.
Pronunciation Guide
말실수하다 (Malsilsuhada): Sounds like "Mal-shil-soo-ha-da." "Mal" rhymes with "mall," "shil" rhymes with "shill," "soo" rhymes with "sue," "ha" like "hah," and "da" like "dah."
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
말실수하셨습니다
Malsilsuhasyeotseumnida
Formal polite form, often used when referring to someone else's mistake or admitting one's own in a formal context.
Casual (반말)
말실수했어
Malsilsuhaesseo
Casual form, used among close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
Reflecting on a job interview where one spoke inappropriately due to nerves.
면접에서 긴장해서 말실수를 좀 했어요.
I was nervous during the interview and made a few verbal mistakes.
Describing an awkward social situation caused by someone's blunder.
그는 중요한 자리에서 말실수를 해서 모두를 당황하게 만들었다.
He made a verbal mistake at an important occasion, embarrassing everyone.
Apologizing for an unintentional verbal blunder that upset someone.
친구에게 말실수를 해서 미안하다고 사과했어요.
I apologized to my friend for putting my foot in my mouth.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, where hierarchy and politeness are highly valued, '말실수하다' can have significant implications. Saying something inappropriate, especially to someone older or of higher status, can be seen as a serious faux pas, not just embarrassing but potentially disrespectful. K-dramas often feature characters making '말실수' which leads to comedic or dramatic misunderstandings, highlighting the importance of careful speech in social interactions.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
말실수하지 마세요.
Please don't make a verbal mistake.
제가 말실수를 했네요.
I made a verbal mistake.
말실수할까 봐 걱정돼요.
I'm worried I might say something wrong.
Related Expressions
실언하다
Sireonhada
To make a slip of the tongue, to say something inappropriate
실수하다
Silsuhada
To make a mistake (general)
입이 방정맞다
Ibi Bangjeongmatda
To have a loose tongue, to speak carelessly (idiomatic)
말을 잘못하다
Mareul Jalmotada
To say something wrong
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