Korean expression
산만하다
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What does 산만하다 mean?
산만하다 means "to be unfocused and disorderly" in Korean.
How it works here
‘산만하다’ describes a state in which attention is scattered.
When it's used
Used when people, thoughts, or an atmosphere lack focus and order.
The line
진짜 진짜 산만하다 쟤네
They’re really, really scattered.
Said when several people are unable to focus and the atmosphere feels disorganized.
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More examples
회의 시간이 너무 길어서 다들 산만해졌다.
The meeting was so long that everyone became distracted.
아이들이 교실에서 자꾸 돌아다녀서 분위기가 산만해요.
The children keep walking around the classroom, so the atmosphere is scattered.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
산만하다
진짜 진짜 산만하다 쟤네
They’re really, really scattered.
- Clear-minded and focused
- Tired and out of energy
- Distracted and disorderly
- Angry and unwilling to talk
Show the answer
Distracted and disorderly
‘산만하다’ can describe people, places, situations, or thoughts. It emphasizes distractedness more than the similar word ‘어수선하다’.
Other words in this line
- 진짜
- Really
- 쟤네
- Those people
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