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TOPIK 2noun

반말

banmal

반말이 · 반말을

casual speech, informal (non-polite) language

Example

우리 이제 많이 친하니까 반말로 이야기할까요?

We're pretty close now, so shall we talk casually?

Word parts

반 half

Literally 'half speech' — sentences cut short without the polite ending.

Good to know

Don't switch to 반말 with older people or new acquaintances until they suggest it — it can sound rude.