(으)ㄹ까 말까

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should I,.. or not, whether to,.. or not

Express hesitation or indecision about doing something.

Example

오늘 학교에 갈까 말까 생각 중이에요.

I'm thinking about whether to go to school today or not.
배가 안 고파서 점심을 먹을까 말까 해요.

I'm wondering whether to eat lunch since I'm not hungry.
나는 차를 살까 말까 장난스럽게 생각하고 있어요.

I'm playfully considering whether to buy a car or not.
새로운 취미를 시작할까 말까 고민하고 있어요.

I'm debating whether to start a new hobby or not.
친구에게 전화할까 말까 망설이고 있어요.

I'm hesitating about whether to call my friend or not.

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