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Today’s Phrase
할 말이 있어요
hal ma·ri is·seo·yo
hal mari isseoyo
I have something to say
Cultural Insight
할 말이 있어요 often carries emotional weight in Korean conversations — it signals something serious or significant is coming. In Korean dramas, this phrase is often the prelude to major confessions, apologies, or revelations. Pay close attention when you hear it!
Phrase Breakdown
할 말이
hal mari
words to say / thing to say (subject)
하다 (do) + -ㄹ (future modifier) + 말 (words) + 이 (subject)
있어요
isseoyo
there is / I have
있다 (exist/have) → 있어요 (polite)
Prepares the listener that you have something meaningful to share.
Example Phrases
잠깐요, 할 말이 있어요.
Jamkkanyo, hal mari isseoyo.
Just a moment, I have something to say.
잠깐요 = just a moment/hold on.
할 말이 있는데 들어줄 수 있어요?
Hal mari inneunde deureoijul su isseoyo?
I have something to say — can you listen?
들어주다 = to listen for someone.
사실 드릴 말씀이 있었어요.
Sasil deuril malsseum isseosseoyo.
Actually, I had something I wanted to tell you.
드릴 말씀 = words to give (humble honorific).
Related Phrases
잠깐 얘기할 수 있어요?
jamkkan yaeghal su isseoyo?
Can we talk for a moment?
Requesting a brief conversation.
들어줄 수 있어요?
deureojul su isseoyo?
Can you listen to me?
Requesting someone’s attentive ear.
중요한 얘기예요
jungyohan yaegiyeyo
It’s an important matter
Indicating the significance of what you’re about to share.
Quick Review
집에 편히 있어요
Can you recall what this means?
jibe pyeonhi isseoyo
Make yourself at home / Stay comfortable at home