English–Korean

“sanity” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchejeongsin

Example

그가 아직 제정신이에요?keu ga a jik che jeong si ni e yo

Is he still in his right mind?

Illustration for 제정신 (sanity)

How to say “sanity” in Korean

“Sanity” in Korean is 제정신 (chejeongsin).

A mind steady enough to think clearly and act normally.

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

Example sentences with 제정신

그는 사고 후에 한동안 제정신이 아니었다.keu neun sa go hu e han dong an che jeong si ni a ni eot tta

He was not in his right mind for a while after the accident.

Tips for using 제정신

  • In conversation, it often appears in negative statements to show that someone's behavior seems wildly unreasonable, so the tone can be sharper than a neutral comment about judgment.

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