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막혀요

is blocked, is congested, is suffocating, takes one’s breath away, is astonishing

→ 막히다
verb · formal, present tense Rare #27,488
is blocked, is congested
KO: 퇴근 시간에는 이 길이 자주 막혀요.
EN: This road is often congested during rush hour.
is suffocating, takes one’s breath away
KO: 계단을 뛰어 올라가면 숨이 막혀요.
EN: I get out of breath when I run up the stairs.
is astonishing, is incredible Often used in the expression 기가 막히다.
KO: 그 사람의 이야기는 정말 기가 막혀요.
EN: That person’s story is truly incredible.
Conjugation of 막히다
Indicative present
막혀요

숨이 막혀요!

I can't breathe!

— 반지의 제왕: 두 개의 탑 (2002)

사연도 기가 막혀요

The story behind it is unbelievable, too.

— 영원 (2025)

전 생각만 해도 숨이 막혀요

I feel suffocated just thinking about it.

— 이키루 (1952)