English–Korean

“daze” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeong

Example

점심 먹고 멍을 때렸어요.cheom sim meok kko meong eul ttae ryeo sseo yo

After lunch, I zoned out.

Illustration for 멍 (daze)

How to say “daze” in Korean

“Daze” in Korean is 멍 (meong).

The mind pauses in a hazy, empty state, with little attention available for the outside world.

Full entry for 멍: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 멍

텔레비전 보다가 계속 멍때렸어요.tel le bi jeon po da ga kye sok meong ttae ryeo sseo yo

I kept zoning out while watching television.

Tips for using 멍

  • In casual conversation, this word fits an everyday lapse in attention better than a serious loss of consciousness.

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