낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다

낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다고 · 낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다잖아요

walls have ears; be careful what you say (lit. birds hear daytime words and mice hear nighttime words)

Example

낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다고, 회사에서 상사 험담은 하지 마세요.

Walls have ears, so don't badmouth your boss at work.

Word parts

Literally 'birds hear what is said by day, and mice hear what is said by night': someone is always listening.

Good to know

Pronounced [난마른 새가 듣꼬 밤마른 쥐가 든는다]. A warning to watch what you say, especially gossip and secrets.

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