A1 Idiom Neutral

머리가 맑다.

Meoriga malda.

Head is clear.

Meaning

To feel mentally refreshed and able to think clearly.

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Cultural Background

The head is seen as the seat of intelligence; keeping it 'clear' is a sign of respect for one's own potential. Similar to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) concepts, a 'clear head' is associated with balanced energy flow.

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Use with '지다'

Use '맑아지다' when you want to describe the *process* of becoming clear-headed.

Meaning

To feel mentally refreshed and able to think clearly.

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Use with '지다'

Use '맑아지다' when you want to describe the *process* of becoming clear-headed.

Test Yourself

Which word describes mental clarity?

잠을 잘 자고 일어나서 머리가 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 맑다

맑다 is the correct word for mental clarity.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which word describes mental clarity? Choose A1

잠을 잘 자고 일어나서 머리가 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 맑다

맑다 is the correct word for mental clarity.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use '머리가 아프다' for pain.

Related Phrases

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머리가 복잡하다

contrast

To have a cluttered mind

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머리가 아프다

contrast

To have a headache

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