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입이 무겁다 Ip-i mugeopda
Possessing a natural, ironclad ability to keep a secret without leaking information.
What does 입이 무겁다 mean?
입이 무겁다 (Ip-i mugeopda) means: Possessing a natural, ironclad ability to keep a secret without leaking information.
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How it's actually used
- 걔는 진짜 입이 무거워서 믿고 비밀 털어놓을 수 있어.
Gyae-neun jin-jja ib-i mu-geo-wo-seo mit-go bi-mil teol-eo-no-eul su isseo.
They are so tight-lipped that I can trust them with my secrets.
💡 Highlights the direct link between a 'heavy mouth' and the psychological safety required to vent. - 우리 팀장님은 입이 무거우셔서 회사 기밀이 잘 안 새.
U-ri tim-jang-nim-eun ib-i mu-geo-u-syeo-seo hoe-sa gi-mil-i jal an sae.
Our team leader is very discreet, so company secrets don't leak.
💡 Shows the professional application of the term regarding workplace integrity. - 너한테 말할게. 너 입 무거운 거 다 아니까.
Neo-han-te mal-hal-ge. Neo ib mu-geo-un geo da a-ni-kka.
I'll tell you. I know you're good at keeping secrets.
💡 Functions as a social 'key' to unlock a private conversation.
Related words in People & Relationships
말을 놓다 Mal-eul no-ta민폐 Min-pye밉상 Mipsang내리사랑 nae-ri-sa-rang남사친 nam-sa-chin