Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spill the Beans" in Korean
“Spill the Beans” in Korean is 비밀을 털어놓다 (pronounced "Bimireul Teoreonnoda").
비밀을 털어놓다
Bimireul Teoreonnoda
Usage & Context
Spilling the beans means revealing a secret. In Korea, the concept of keeping or sharing secrets is deeply embedded in social relationships.
Example Sentence
비밀을 털어놓으면 마음이 한결 가벼워져요.
Spilling the beans makes the heart feel much lighter.
How to use 비밀을 털어놓다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spill the Beans” is 비밀을 털어놓다, romanized as Bimireul Teoreonnoda.
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 비밀을 털어놓다.
Pronunciation Guide
"Bi-mil-eul Teo-reo-no-ta" is pronounced 'bee-meel-eul tuh-ruh-noh-tah'. "Bi-mil-eul" is straightforward. "Teo" sounds like 'tuh' in 'tough', "reo" like 'ruh', "no" like the English 'no', and "ta" like 'tah'. The 'ㅎ' in '놓다' is often lightly aspirated.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about revealing big news.
결혼 소식을 언제쯤 비밀을 털어놓을 생각이야?
When are you planning to spill the beans about your marriage news?
Confiding in a friend.
너무 답답해서 결국 친구에게 모든 비밀을 털어놓았어.
I was so frustrated that I finally spilled all my secrets to my friend.
Someone accidentally revealing a secret under influence.
그는 술에 취해서 자기도 모르게 비밀을 털어놓고 말았어.
He got drunk and ended up spilling the secret without even realizing it.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, the concept of '비밀' (bimil, secret) is significant in maintaining social harmony and personal relationships. Revealing a secret (비밀을 털어놓다) can be a sign of deep trust, especially between close friends or family. However, carelessly spilling someone else's secret can severely damage relationships and reputation, reflecting the importance of discretion and loyalty in interpersonal dynamics.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
나한테만 비밀을 털어놔 봐.
Spill the secret to me only.
비밀을 털어놓고 나니 속이 후련하다.
After spilling the secret, I feel relieved.
누가 비밀을 털어놓은 거야?
Who spilled the beans?
Related Expressions
폭로하다
Pongnohada
To expose / To reveal (often something scandalous).
고백하다
Gobaekada
To confess / To admit.
입이 싸다
Ibi ssada
To have a loose tongue (lit. mouth is cheap).
비밀을 지키다
Bimireul jikida
To keep a secret.
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