English–Korean
“get sick” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpyeongdeulda
Example
집에 있던 고양이가 갑자기 병들었어요.chi be it tteon ko yang i ga kap jja gi pyeong deu reo sseo yo
The cat that was at home suddenly got sick.
How to say “get sick” in Korean
“Get sick” in Korean is 병들다 (pyeongdeulda).
Illness takes hold inside the body or mind, and health gradually loses strength.
Example sentences with 병들다
그는 몇 달 동안 서서히 병들었다.keu neun myeot tal tong an seo seo hi pyeong deu reot tta
He gradually became ill over several months.
Tips for using 병들다
- English get sick can describe a brief event, but this verb is especially useful when someone or something continues to lose health over time.