Vocabulary

멀쩡하다

Be fine or unharmed

Meaning

멀쩡하다 describes someone or something that is in good condition, with no apparent injuries or damage.

Why this form?

괜찮다 more broadly means “I’m fine / it’s no big deal” (e.g., :몸은 괜찮아요. — My body is fine.)
멀쩡하다 emphasizes the absence of apparent damage.

Examples

내가 멀쩡하다면… — If I'm okay...

휴대폰은 아직 멀쩡해요. — The phone is still in one piece.

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