Korean Dictionary
How to say "Storytelling" in Korean
“Storytelling” in Korean is 이야기 말하기 (pronounced "Iyagi malhagi").
이야기 말하기
Iyagi malhagi
Usage & Context
Telling stories to children. Korean parents use storytelling to entertain and educate children.
Example Sentence
이야기 말하기는 아이를 즐겁게 합니다.
Storytelling makes children happy.
How to use 이야기 말하기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Storytelling” is 이야기 말하기, romanized as Iyagi malhagi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
이야기 (Iyagi) is pronounced 'Ee-ya-gi', with 'Ee' like 'see', 'ya' like 'yard', and 'gi' like 'key'. 말하기 (malhagi) sounds like 'Mal-ha-gi', with 'Mal' like 'mall', 'ha' like 'ha' in 'haha', and 'gi' like 'key'. The stress is evenly distributed.
More Example Sentences
A parent observing their children's preferences.
아이들은 자기 전에 이야기 말하기를 가장 좋아해요.
Kids love storytelling the most before bedtime.
Discussing the educational benefits of storytelling.
이야기 말하기는 아이의 상상력을 키워주는 좋은 방법이에요.
Storytelling is a good way to foster a child's imagination.
A parent planning an activity with their children.
오늘은 제가 아이들에게 재미있는 이야기 말하기를 해줄 거예요.
Today, I'm going to tell the kids an interesting story.
Cultural Context
Storytelling, or '이야기 말하기', is a cherished tradition in Korea, deeply embedded in family life and early childhood education. Traditional Korean folktales (전래동화, jeollae donghwa) are often passed down orally, teaching moral lessons and cultural values. Many libraries and cultural centers offer storytelling sessions for children, recognizing its importance for language development, emotional intelligence, and fostering creativity.
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Common Phrases
이야기를 말하다
To tell a story
이야기 말하기 시간
Storytelling time
재미있는 이야기 말하기
Interesting storytelling
Related Expressions
동화 구연
donghwa guyeon
Fairy tale narration (more formal)
이야기 들려주기
iyagi deullyeojugi
Telling a story
책 읽어주기
chaek ilgeojugi
Reading a book aloud
구연동화
guyeon donghwa
Narrated fairy tale (noun)
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