멘붕 (menbung)
What 멘붕 means
A total mental meltdown.
When Koreans use it
Use it when you feel so confused or overwhelmed that your mind seems to stop working.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 시험 문제가 전부 어려웠어.
B: 나도 보고 바로 멘붕 왔어.
English
A: Every exam question was hard.
B: Same. I had a total meltdown the moment I saw it.
Use it with care
Short for 멘탈 붕괴. Usually describes everyday stress with exaggeration.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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