미친
michin[mit͡ɕʰin]
The English word "crazy" can be translated into Korean as 미친 (michin).
미친 is an adjective meaning insane or demented. While it can be used in a fun or hyperbolic way, it is also a very strong insult that can be highly offensive if used toward a person in a serious context. In internet slang or casual texting, 미친 is often used as an exclamation to express disbelief, shock or that something is hilarious.
Meaning: insane, demented (adj)
Which one should you use?
The adjective 미친 is used to modify a noun, whereas the past tense form 미쳤다 should be used to say "that is crazy" as a complete sentence. For a more colloquial way to say "crazy", you can use 미쳤어.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 미친 is an adjective derived from the verb 미치다 (to go crazy) and is used specifically to modify a noun. To express the idea as a complete statement, use the form 미쳤다.
How do you pronounce it?
michin
Did you know?
- In Korean internet culture, the phrase 미친 is often shortened to just the first consonant ㅁㅊ in text messages and forums to quickly express shock.
- While 미친 can mean 'crazy', the verb 미치다 also carries a second, completely unrelated meaning: 'to reach' or 'to arrive at' a certain level or point.
- The word 미친 is often paired with 개 (dog) in slang to form 개미친, where 'dog' acts as an intensifier similar to 'super' or 'totally'.
Examples in context
- 너 왜 그렇게 미친 사람처럼 행동해?Why are you acting so crazy?This sentence shows how to use 미친 to modify a noun.Tatoeba #8363185 by Eunhee, translation #7817531 by CK
- 미친 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋThat's crazy haha (in Internet chats)This sentence shows how 미친 is used as an exclamation in internet chats.
- 그 사람은 정말로 미친 것 같아요.That person seems really crazy.
- 그건 정말 미친 짓이야.geugeon jeongmal michin jisiya.That is truly a crazy thing to do.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a reckless plan.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo내일 번지점프 하자!naeil beonjijeompeuhaja!Let's go bungee jumping tomorrow!
- 민지 Min-ji현우야, 너 정말 미친 거 아니야?hyeonuy-a, neo jeongmal michin geo aniya?Hyunwoo, are you actually crazy?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo한 번만 해보자, 응?han beonman haeboja, eung?Let's just try it once, okay?
- 민지 Min-ji난 절대 못 해.nan jeoldae mot hae.I absolutely cannot do it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 미친, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
