This is the 13910th most frequent Korean word.
말실수
A "slip of the tongue" or "verbal mistake."
In this sentence, '말실수' is used to describe an unintended mistake in speaking, specifically during a formal or significant occasion.
나는 중요한 회의에서 말실수를 했다.
I made a slip of the tongue during an important meeting.
Here, '말실수' signifies a mistake in speech that leads to an uncomfortable or noticeable reaction from those present.
그의 말실수 때문에 분위기가 어색해졌다.
The atmosphere became awkward due to his slip of the tongue.
In this example, '말실수' is used generally to represent occasional speech mistakes as a common human error.