Nuance Dictionary / Appearance & Demeanor
맹하다 maeng-ha-da
Looking blank, naive, and somewhat slow on the uptake
What does 맹하다 mean?
맹하다 (maeng-ha-da) means: Looking blank, naive, and somewhat slow on the uptake.
Describes a slightly foolish but sometimes endearing blankness.
How it's actually used
- 오늘 아침에 잠을 덜 잤더니 좀 맹하네.
Oneul achime jameul deol jatdeoni jom maenghane.
I didn't sleep enough this morning, so I feel a bit out of it.
💡 Used when someone's mind feels blank due to tiredness. - 그 친구는 평소에는 맹해 보여도 할 건 다 해.
Geu chinguneun pyeongsoeneun maenghae boyeodo hal geon da hae.
Even though that friend looks a bit airheaded normally, they get everything done.
💡 Describes a harmless, naive vibe. - 아침에 커피를 안 마셨더니 하루 종일 맹한 상태로 일했어.
achime keopireul an masyeotdeoni haru jongil maenghan sangtaero ilhaesseo.
I didn't drink coffee this morning, so I worked in a blank, out-of-it state all day.
💡 Describes a temporarily unfocused or naturally naive look.
Related words in Appearance & Demeanor
어리바리 eo-ri-ba-ri똘똘하다 ttol-ttol-ha-da멀끔하다 meol-kkeum-ha-da번지르르 beon-ji-reu-reu꾀죄죄하다 kkoe-joe-joe-ha-da