What it means
이야기 means story, talk, or conversation. 이야기하다 = to talk / to tell a story. One of the most used words in Korean — Koreans love storytelling and conversation.
Nuance & when to use
이야기를 나누다 = to have a conversation (lit: to share a story). 이야기를 하다 = to talk. 이야기해요 = let's talk. Shortened colloquially to 얘기 (yaegi). 얘기 좀 해요 = Can we talk a bit? (gentle request). Very warm, connective word.
⚠ Common mistake
이야기 and 말 both relate to speech. 말 = words, speech (more abstract). 이야기 = a story or specific conversation. 무슨 이야기예요? = What story/conversation is this about?
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FAQ
When is this used?
이야기를 나누다 = to have a conversation (lit: to share a story). 이야기를 하다 = to talk. 이야기해요 = let's talk. Shortened colloquially to 얘기 (yaegi). 얘기 좀 해요 = Can we talk a bit? (gentle request). Very warm, connective word.
What's a common mistake?
이야기 and 말 both relate to speech. 말 = words, speech (more abstract). 이야기 = a story or specific conversation. 무슨 이야기예요? = What story/conversation is this about?
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