유리 멘탈 (yuri mental)
What 유리 멘탈 means
Easily shaken emotionally.
When Koreans use it
Describe feeling especially sensitive to criticism or setbacks.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 댓글 하나에 속상해.
B: 오늘은 나도 유리 멘탈이야.
English
A: One comment upset me.
B: I'm feeling fragile today too.
Use it with care
Literally glass mentality. Best used about yourself, since labeling others can sound unkind.
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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