낭패

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Korean

Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 狼狽

Pronunciation

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?nangpae
Revised Romanization (translit.)?nangpae
McCune–Reischauer?nangp'ae
Yale Romanization?nangphay
South Korean
Standard Language
낭패 (nangpae)
North Korean
Standard Language
랑패 (rangpae)

Noun

낭패 (nangpae) (hanja 狼狽)

  1. in an awkward or difficult position
  2. fatigued; exhausted; tired
  3. untidy; slovenly
  4. flustering; confusion