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"Crazy" in Korean: 미치다
미치다michida
Crazy in Korean is 미치다 (michida). 미치다 is strong and can be stigmatizing; 미쳤어요 can also be slang exaggeration among close speakers.
Crazy: an everyday statement
이 소음 때문에 미쳐요.i soeum ttaemune michyeoyo.
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How to pronounce 미치다
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michida
/mitɕʰita/
Read 미치다 as michida. The spoken form 미쳐요 is michyeoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Crazy" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 미치다michida | Crazy Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 미쳐요michyeoyo | Crazy (polite present) Use 미쳐요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 미쳐요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 미쳤어요michyeosseoyo | Crazy (polite past) Use 미쳤어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 미쳤어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 미치다 in real life
- 1Crazy: an everyday statement
이 소음 때문에 미쳐요.
i soeum ttaemune michyeoyo.
This noise drives me crazy.
미쳐요 is the present form of 미치다.
- 2Crazy: a different situation
그 가격은 정말 미쳤어요.
geu gagyeogeun jeongmal michyeosseoyo.
That price is really crazy.
미쳤어요 is the past form of 미치다.
- 3Crazy: a question or request
이렇게 기다리면 미쳐요?
ireoke gidarimyeon michyeoyo?
Does waiting like this drive you crazy?
미쳐요 is the present form of 미치다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 미치다
Incorrect: 미치다.
Correct: 미쳐요.
When practicing crazy, 미치다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 미쳐요.
Incorrect: 어제 미쳐요.
Correct: 어제 미쳤어요.
When practicing crazy, for a completed event yesterday, use 미쳤어요; the present form 미쳐요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
미치다 is strong and can be stigmatizing; 미쳤어요 can also be slang exaggeration among close speakers. 미쳐요 is the polite conversational form of 미치다; 미쳤어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 미치다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 소음 때문에 미쳐요.
i soeum ttaemune michyeoyo.
This noise drives me crazy.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그 가격은 정말 미쳤어요.
geu gagyeogeun jeongmal michyeosseoyo.
That price is really crazy.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Crazy" in Korean
How do I use 미치다 in polite speech?
미쳐요 is the polite conversational form of 미치다; 미쳤어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 미치다 in a past-tense sentence?
미쳤어요 is the polite past form. 미치다 is strong and can be stigmatizing; 미쳤어요 can also be slang exaggeration among close speakers.
What does 미쳐요 mean here?
미쳐요 is used for crazy. For example, 이 소음 때문에 미쳐요. means “This noise drives me crazy.”
What should I remember about 미치다?
미치다 is strong and can be stigmatizing; 미쳤어요 can also be slang exaggeration among close speakers.
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