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엉망

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Meaning and Usage

"엉망" is a noun used to describe something that is in a very bad condition, disorganized, or a complete mess. It often refers to physical spaces, plans, or situations that have become chaotic or ruined.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear "엉망" when talking about messy rooms, failed plans, or poor preparation. It conveys a strong sense of disorder and failure.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 엉망이 되다: to become a mess or fall apart
  • 엉망으로 만들다: to make something a mess
  • 엉망이다: to be a mess

These patterns are used to describe the state or cause of disorder.

Register and Nuance

"엉망" is informal to neutral and commonly used in everyday conversation. It can express frustration or disappointment but is not harsh or offensive.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "엉망" with "망하다" (to fail). Remember, "엉망" describes the state of being messy or ruined, while "망하다" is a verb meaning to fail or go bankrupt.

Example Sentences

방이 엉망이 돼서 청소를 해야 해요.

Bang-i eongmang-i dwaeseo cheongso-reul haeya haeyo.

The room is a mess, so I have to clean it.

그의 계획은 엉망이 돼서 다시 시작해야 했어요.

Geuui gyehoeg-eun eongmang-i dwaeseo dasi sijakhaeya haesseoyo.

His plan fell apart, so he had to start over.

시험 준비를 엉망으로 해서 결과가 좋지 않았어요.

Siheom junbireul eongmang-euro haeseo gyeolgwa-ga johji anasseoyo.

I prepared for the exam poorly, so the results were not good.