Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dazed" in Korean
“Dazed” in Korean is 멍하다 (pronounced "Meonghada").
멍하다
Meonghada
Usage & Context
Describes a blank, vacant state of mind. Often used after shocking news or extreme fatigue. 멍 때리다 (to space out/zone out) is a widely used casual expression. Korea even holds 멍 때리기 competitions where people see who can zone out the longest.
Example Sentence
갑자기 너무 충격적인 소식을 들어서 멍해요.
I'm dazed after hearing such shocking news out of nowhere.
How to use 멍하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dazed” is 멍하다, romanized as Meonghada.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 멍하다.
Pronunciation Guide
멍 (meong) sounds like 'mung' in 'mung bean' but with a slightly more open 'o' sound, like in 'song'. 하 (ha) is like 'ha' in 'haha'. 다 (da) is like 'da' in 'dad'. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
멍합니다
Meonghamnida
Formal declarative form, often used in very polite or official contexts.
Casual (반말)
멍해
Meonghae
Casual declarative form, used with close friends or subordinates.
More Example Sentences
Feeling dazed after a mentally exhausting event.
시험 끝나고 너무 피곤해서 한동안 멍했어요.
After the exam, I was so tired that I was dazed for a while.
Waking up feeling groggy and not fully alert.
아침에 일어나서 아직 잠이 덜 깨서 멍한 상태예요.
I just woke up and I'm still dazed because I haven't fully woken up yet.
Standing still in shock, unable to process information.
그 소식을 듣고 너무 놀라서 한참 멍하니 서 있었어요.
After hearing the news, I was so shocked that I stood there dazed for a long time.
Cultural Context
The related phrase '멍 때리다' (meong ttaerida), meaning 'to space out' or 'zone out', is incredibly popular in Korea. It reflects a modern need to disconnect from constant stimulation. There's even a real 'Space Out Competition' (멍 때리기 대회) held annually in Seoul, where participants compete to do nothing and maintain a blank expression for the longest time, highlighting the value placed on mental rest in a high-pressure society.
Editorial note
We review entries like 멍하다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
멍한 표정
a blank expression
멍하니 앉아 있다
to sit blankly/dazed
머리가 멍하다
one's head feels dazed/blank
Related Expressions
넋 나가다
neok nagada
to be out of one's mind/soul, to be bewildered
멍 때리다
meong ttaerida
to space out, to zone out
정신 차리다
jeongsin charida
to snap out of it, to come to one's senses
어리둥절하다
eoridungjeolhada
to be bewildered, to be perplexed
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