This is the 13924th most frequent Korean word.
말지를
"말지를" is not a standalone word but appears to be a form derived from "말다," meaning "to stop" or "to cease." It is often used in expressions like "말지를 모르다," translating to "not knowing whether to stop (something)." Context is essential for precise meaning.
In this example, '말지를' refers to the contemplation of withholding or sharing information.
그 이야기를 할지 말지를 잘 생각해 봐야 합니다.
You should think carefully about whether or not to tell that story.
In this sentence, '말지를' is used to indicate the decision to refrain from an action.
무엇을 할지 말지를 결정하세요.
Decide what to do and what not to do.
Here, '말지를' is used to express indecision between performing or not performing an action.