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Korean idiom come to one’s senses

Idioms linked to “정신12” · Linked dictionary word

정신 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 들다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 정신(이) 들다
  • 정신이 들다
  • 정신 들다

English rendering come to one’s senses Literal translation: “the mind enters”

Meaning 1

잃었던 의식이 돌아오다.

To regain lost consciousness.

Dictionary example 1

이제 좀 정신이 드는 모양이구나!

You seem to be coming around a little now!
Meaning 2

잘못이나 실패의 원인을 알아서 뉘우치며 정신을 다잡다.

To recognize and regret the cause of a mistake or failure and pull oneself together.

Dictionary example 1

그 녀석은 어떻게 해야 정신이 들까?

What will make that fellow come to his senses?

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“정신이 들다” — come to one’s senses: To regain lost consciousness.
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