This is the 13921st most frequent Korean word.
말이냐고
"말이냐고" means "Are you asking if it is [something]?" or "Are you saying [something]?" depending on context.
In this sentence, '말이냐고' is used to question whether the subject being discussed is categorized as '말' (speech or remark) and expresses doubt or inquiry.
저는 그가 무례한 말이냐고 물어봤습니다.
I asked him if it was a rude remark.
Here, '말이냐고' is reflecting a thought regarding whether the behavior can be interpreted as '말' (speech), integrating doubt or hypothesized identification.
그의 행동이 무례한 말이냐고 생각됩니다.
His actions seem to be considered as rude speech.
In this example, '말이냐고' is utilized to introspectively contemplate or question the honesty of the '말' (answer or statement).