What it means
내 말 들어요 means "listen to me" or "hear what I'm saying." A phrase used when you want someone to pay attention, often with some urgency or emotional weight.
Nuance & when to use
내 말 들어 (casual) / 내 말 들어요 (polite). 내 말 좀 들어봐 = hear me out (pleading). 내 말 들으세요 (respectful). In K-drama arguments: one character pleads 내 말 좀 들어! (Just listen to me!) while the other walks away — an iconic scene type.
⚠ Common mistake
내 말 들어요 ≠ 제 말씀 좀 드려도 될까요 (May I have a word?). 내 말 들어요 is direct; the latter is formal request to speak.
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FAQ
When is this used?
내 말 들어 (casual) / 내 말 들어요 (polite). 내 말 좀 들어봐 = hear me out (pleading). 내 말 들으세요 (respectful). In K-drama arguments: one character pleads 내 말 좀 들어! (Just listen to me!) while the other walks away — an iconic scene type.
What's a common mistake?
내 말 들어요 ≠ 제 말씀 좀 드려도 될까요 (May I have a word?). 내 말 들어요 is direct; the latter is formal request to speak.
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