Nuance Dictionary / Pacing & Transition
무턱대고 mu-teok-dae-go
Blindly, thoughtlessly, and recklessly without any plan or reason
What does 무턱대고 mean?
무턱대고 (mu-teok-dae-go) means: Blindly, thoughtlessly, and recklessly without any plan or reason.
Implies a foolish lack of preparation. Charging in headfirst without thinking.
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How it's actually used
- 계획도 없이 무턱대고 여행을 떠나면 고생해요.
gye-hoek-do eop-si mu-teok-dae-go yeo-haeng-eul tteo-na-myeon go-saeng-hae-yo.
If you blindly leave on a trip without any plan, you'll have a hard time.
💡 Used as a warning against acting impulsively without thinking ahead. - 살 빼겠다고 무턱대고 굶으면 건강에 아주 안 좋아요.
sal ppae-get-da-go mu-teok-dae-go gul-myeon geon-gang-e a-ju an jo-a-yo.
Starving yourself blindly just to lose weight is really bad for your health.
💡 Highlights reckless decisions driven by a sudden urge rather than logic. - 무턱대고 사들인 옷들이 벌써 장롱에 가득하다.
muteokdaego sadeulin otdeuri beolsseo jangronge gadeukada.
The clothes I bought blindly are already full in the wardrobe.
💡 Use when describing impulsive, unplanned shopping.
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