What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 너 (you) and 미쳤어, which is the past tense of the verb meaning "to go mad/crazy". Literally, it translates to "you are crazy".
Which one should you use?
While 너 미쳤어 specifically implies someone is acting crazy, other forms express different types of being "mad". 화났어 is a straightforward and casual way to say "you are mad" (meaning angry), and 빡쳤어 is a stronger, more colloquial way to convey that someone is mad or angry. If you want to say someone seems angry in a formal tone, use 분노하신 것 같아요.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
너 미쳤어 is informal and uses the pronoun 너 and an informal verb ending, making it suitable only for close friends or people younger than you. You can make the expression more polite by adding the ending -요 to the verb to get 미쳤어요, though the phrase itself remains inherently blunt and potentially offensive.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the expression slightly less direct than a blunt accusation, you can add -나 봐 to the verb stem to get 미쳤나 봐, which creates the nuance of "it seems like [someone] is crazy".
How do you pronounce it?
neo michyeosseo
Did you know?
- The word 미치다 used in 너 미쳤어 originally meant 'to reach' or 'to attain' a certain level or goal.
- While 너 미쳤어 describes irrationality, the slang term 빡쳤어 specifically evokes the feeling of 'blood rushing to the head'.
- In Korean cinema and dramas, 너 미쳤어? is often used not as an insult, but as a expression of shock or disbelief at a bold decision.
Examples in context
- 정말로 화내셨나 봐요You seem really mad
- 진짜 너 미쳤어.jinjja neo michyeosseo.Seriously, you are mad.
- 아니, 너 미쳤어?ani, neo michyeosseo?No, are you out of your mind?
Example conversation
Minjun suggests something extremely dangerous to Seoyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그걸 진짜 하겠다고?geugeol jinjja hagetdago?You're actually going to do that?
- 민준 Min-jun응, 재밌을 것 같아.eung, jaemisseul geot gata.Yeah, I think it will be fun.
- 서연 Seo-yeon너 미쳤어?neo michyeosseo?Are you mad?
- 민준 Min-jun그냥 농담이야.geunyang nongdamiya.It's just a joke.
