마비된
mabidoen
The English word 'numb' is translated into Korean as 마비된 (mabidoen).
마비된 is used to describe being physically unable to feel something.
Meaning: physically unable to feel (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
mabidoen
Did you know?
- The root 마비 is a Sino-Korean word derived from Chinese characters meaning 'horse' and 'death', originally referring to a specific type of paralysis.
- While 마비된 describes a physical state, Koreans often use the word 멍하다 to describe a 'numb' or 'blank' mental state after a shock.
- If your limbs fall asleep due to poor circulation, Koreans often use the expression 저리다 instead of saying you are 'numb'.
Examples in context
- 나는 슬픔에 무감각해.I feel numb to sadness.
- 그 일로 인해 둔감해졌어.I became numb because of that incident.
- 다리가 마비된 것 같아요.dariga mabi-doen geot gat-ayo.My leg feels numb.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Jieun are walking outside in the freezing winter weather.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨, 너무 추워요?Jieun ssi, neomu chuwoyo?Jieun, are you too cold?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 발가락이 마비된 것처럼 감각이 없어요.Ne, balgaragi mabi-doen geot-cheoreom gamgagi eops-eoyo.Yes, my toes feel numb, like they are paralyzed.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo빨리 따뜻한 곳으로 들어가요.Ppalli ttatteut-han goseuro deureogayo.Let's go inside somewhere warm quickly.
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워요, 현우 씨.Gomawoyo, Hyunwoo ssi.Thank you, Hyunwoo.
