This is the 6426th most frequent Korean word.
얘기
"얘기" means "talk" or "conversation."
Here, '얘기' signifies a 'talk' or dialogue, emphasizing the act of having a communicative exchange.
저는 어제 친구와 긴 얘기를 했어요.
I had a long talk with my friend yesterday.
In this case, '얘기' refers to a specific 'story' or information being discussed, highlighting its role as the content of the communication.
이 얘기를 듣고 꼭 알려주세요.
Please let me know after you hear this story.
In this sentence, '얘기' is used to mean 'story' or 'conversation' in a general, informal context.