This is the 13833rd most frequent Korean word.
막힌다
"막힌다" means "to be blocked" or "to be clogged."
In this sentence, '막힌다' conveys the idea of congestion or blockage, specifically referring to traffic.
교통이 너무 심하게 막힌다.
The traffic is extremely congested.
Here, '막힌다' is used metaphorically to describe the feeling of mental blockage or difficulty in thinking clearly.
그가 질문을 하면 머리가 막힌다.
My mind gets stuck when he asks questions.
In this context, '막힌다' refers to the physical blockage in the pipe preventing water flow.