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Korean
현타
현타
Meaning: reality hit; a moment of emptiness or realization after an intense experience.
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Example
게임을 밤새도록 하고 나니 갑자기 현타가 왔다.
After playing games all night, I suddenly felt a sense of emptiness.
Usage Notes
'Hyeonta' is a slang term derived from 'Hyeonja Time' (Sage Time). It refers to the feeling of emptiness or the return to reality after an intense experience, often used humorously or to describe a sudden realization of one's situation.
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