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정신없다 meaning and pronunciation

jeongsineopda · not in one's right mind; beside oneself; not clear-headed

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 75442
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 정시넙따, 정시넘는, 정시넙써, 정시넙쓰니, 정시넙씀니다, 정시넙꼬, 정시넙찌Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    무엇에 놀라거나 몹시 몰두하거나 하여 앞뒤를 생각하거나 올바른 판단을 할 여유가 없다.

    English: not in one's right mind; beside oneself; not clear-headed — Stunned by or concentrating on something so much that one is not capable of logical thinking or sound judgment.

    Examples

    • 정신없는 상태.
    • 정신없는 소동.
    • 게임에 정신없다.
    • 구경에 정신없다.
    • 노름에 정신없다.
    • 놀이에 정신없다.
  2. 2.

    몹시 바쁘다.

    English: hectic; swamped — Very busy.

    Examples

    • 정신없는 나날.
    • 정신없는 업무.
    • 정신없는 하루.
    • 준비로 정신없다.
    • 손님맞이에 정신없다.
    • 일에 정신없다.
Origin
精神없다
Categories
인간 > 감각

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