English–Korean

“numb” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheorida

Example

손이 저려요.so ni cheo ryeo yo

My hand is numb.

Illustration for 저리다 (numb)

How to say “numb” in Korean

“Numb” in Korean is 저리다 (cheorida).

A body part loses normal feeling and develops a prickly sensation when pressure or a fixed position affects its nerves.

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

Example sentences with 저리다

오래 앉아 있어서 다리가 저려요.o rae an ja i sseo seo ta ri ga cheo ryeo yo

My leg feels numb from sitting for a long time.

Tips for using 저리다

  • Unlike plain numb, 저리다 (jeorida, "to feel numb") often describes the tingling feeling that returns as a body part recovers from pressure.

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