가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
"you reap what you sow"
Korean word for you reap what you sow
≋Idioms
Korean idiomatic expressions
Pronunciation Guide
가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다[ga·neun ma·li go·wa·ya· o·neun ma·li gopda]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"eu" is like "oo" but with unrounded lips
English Translation
you reap what you sow
Meaning & Usage
'가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다' means 'you reap what you sow' in English.
Learning Tips
- 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
- 💡Expressions are best learned as fixed phrases. Memorize them as a whole.
- 💡Korean idiomatic expressions
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)
Example Sentences
Beginner
I learned the expression "가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다".
Intermediate
My grandmother often says "가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다".
Advanced
"가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다" is a traditional Korean idiomatic expression used since long ago.
Master
Knowing the origin and usage of "가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다" offers a glimpse into the Korean way of thinking.
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