English–Korean

“nod off” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcholda

Example

버스에서 졸았어요.peo seu e seo cho ra sseo yo

I dozed on the bus.

Illustration for 졸다 (nod off)

How to say “nod off” in Korean

“Nod off” in Korean is 졸다 (cholda).

The body stays in place while the mind briefly slips toward sleep.

Full entry for 졸다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 졸다

영화 보다가 졸았어요.yeong hwa po da ga cho ra sseo yo

I nodded off while watching a movie.

Tips for using 졸다

  • The word fits small everyday moments of lost alertness, such as a head bobbing during a bus ride, rather than a planned rest period.

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