Meaning
미쳤다
michyeotda
crazy / insane
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This term is very versatile. While it literally means 'to be crazy' (미치다), when used in this exclamation form, it often doesn't imply actual mental illness. Instead, it conveys a strong emotional reaction: amazement, shock, frustration, or even exasperated affection. It's commonly used between close friends or peers and would be highly inappropriate in formal settings or when speaking to elders or strangers.
💬 Used in real life
• Said when a friend reveals they finished an impossible amount of work overnight.
• Used when someone tells an unbelievable story or shows an incredibly skillful feat.
How It's Used
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Two friends watching a performance
Wa, jyaega geu eoryeoun geol haenaesseo? Michyeotda!
Wow, he pulled off that difficult thing? That's insane!
Similar Expressions
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Grammar Breakdown
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미치-michi-verb stem
verb stem
The verb stem meaning 'to be crazy' or 'to go insane'.
-었--eot-past tense marker
past tense marker
Indicates that the action or state occurred in the past.
-다-dadeclarative ending
declarative ending
A casual, informal declarative sentence ending, often used to state a fact or an exclamation.
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