Korean word

멀쩡하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeoljjeonghada

Meaning

  • adjectivefine

Example

문제가 생길 줄 알았는데 멀쩡하네.mun je ga saeng gil jjul a ran neun de meol jjeong ha ne

I thought there would be a problem, but it's fine.

Illustration for 멀쩡하다 (fine)

More examples

잘 쉬고 나니까 정신이 멀쩡하다.chal swi go na ni kka cheong si ni meol jjeong ha da

After resting well, I feel clearheaded.

Core concept

Something or someone remains whole, sound, and free from any problem.

Common phrases

  • 정신이 멀쩡하다cheong si ni meol jjeong ha da

    be clearheaded

  • 장비가 멀쩡하다chang bi ga meol jjeong ha da

    be perfectly fine

Similar words

괜찮다kwaenchanta: Being good enough and not seriously wrong or difficult.
아무렇지 않다amureochi anta: Having no noticeable reaction or change after something happens.
무사하다musahada: Being safe from harm during an incident or dangerous situation.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 물건, 상태가 손상되거나 이상 없이 본래대로인 상태를 이르는 형용사.sa ra mi na mul geon sang tae ga son sang doe geo na i sang eop ssi pol lae dae ro in sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is formed by adding the common adjective-forming element hada to a Korean base meaning intact or sound.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it often expresses relief or surprise when something turns out better than expected, so it is more casual than a formal status report.

Other meanings

  • normaladjective

Opposites

  • 엉망이다eongmangidabe in disarrayadjective

Related words

  • 멀쩡해지다meoljjeonghaejidareturn to normalverb
  • 멀쩡히meoljjeonghiwithout harmadverb

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