멘탈 (mental)
What 멘탈 means
Emotional resilience. Headspace.
When Koreans use it
Talk casually about how well someone handles stress or disappointment.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 또 떨어졌는데 괜찮아?
B: 오늘은 멘탈이 좀 약해.
English
A: Are you OK after another rejection?
B: I'm feeling a bit fragile today.
Use it with care
English mental functions like a noun here. Avoid judging someone's mental health.
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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