No. 3,493 in Korean
말하자면
"말하자면" means "so to speak" or "in other words."
In a sentence
말하자면, 그는 사업에서 경험이 많습니다.
To put it bluntly, he has a lot of experience in business.
The phrase "말하자면" is used to signify that what follows is an explanation or a point of emphasis.
그녀의 성격을 말하자면, 항상 밝고 긍정적입니다.
Speaking of her personality, she is always bright and positive.
Here, "말하자면" introduces a specific topic about someone being detailed.
그 상황에 대해 말하자면, 대처 방안이 필요합니다.
About that situation, a contingency plan is needed.
In this instance, "말하자면" introduces an elaboration on a situation or problem being discussed.
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