미친놈
michinnom
The English phrase "crazy bastard" is translated into Korean as 미친놈 (michinnom).
The phrase is used to refer to a man who is acting in an insane or irrational manner. While it literally refers to a 'crazy guy', it is a vulgar way to call someone a 'crazy bastard'.
Which one should you use?
While 미친놈 is used to refer to males, the equivalent term for females is 미친년, which translates to "crazy bitch". Additionally, 미친새끼 can also be translated as 'crazy bastard' or 'insane bastard'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
미친놈 is a highly vulgar and offensive term. It should only be used in very informal or aggressive settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural (crazy bastards), you add the suffix 들 to the noun, resulting in 미친놈들.
How do you pronounce it?
michinnom
Did you know?
- In modern Korean slang, particularly in online gaming or intense arguments, some people use the shortened version 미친 as an intensifier. Much like how English speakers might say 'crazy good', calling something 미친 can sometimes imply it is 'insanely' impressive or extreme.
- The term 놈 used in 미친놈 originally referred to a commoner or a low-ranking man in the Joseon dynasty. Over centuries, its meaning shifted from a neutral term for a man to a derogatory label for a 'bastard' or 'guy' when used offensively.
- While 미친놈 is an insult, close male friends in Korea often use it as a term of endearment to describe a friend's wild or unpredictable sense of humor.
Examples in context
- 저놈은 완전히 미친새끼야.That guy is a complete crazy bastard.
- 진짜 미친놈 아니야?jin-jja mi-chin-nom a-ni-ya?Isn't he a total crazy bastard?
- 그 미친놈이 또 사고 쳤어.geu mi-chin-nom-i tto sa-go cheot-eo.That crazy bastard caused trouble again.
- 저 미친놈을 좀 봐.jeo mi-chin-nom-eul jom bwa.Look at that crazy bastard.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun are watching a rude person at a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji저기 있는 사람 진짜 미친놈 같아.jeo-gi it-neun sa-ram jin-jja mi-chin-nom gat-a.The person over there looks like a crazy bastard.
- 지훈 Ji-hun왜 그래? 무슨 일 있었어?wae geu-rae? mu-seun il it-eot-eo?Why? Did something happen?
- 민지 Min-ji그 미친놈이 우리 테이블을 쳤어.geu mi-chin-nom-i u-ri te-i-bul-eul chyeot-eo.That crazy bastard hit our table.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말 너무하네.jeong-mal neo-mu-ha-ne.That's really too much.
