English–Korean

“passing out” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkijeol

Example

더워서 기절을 했어요.teo wo seo ki jeo reul hae sseo yo

I passed out because it was hot.

Illustration for 기절 (passing out)

How to say “passing out” in Korean

“Passing out” in Korean is 기절 (kijeol).

The body suddenly goes limp as awareness disappears for a short time.

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

Example sentences with 기절

갑자기 어지러워서 기절을 했어요.kap jja gi eo ji reo wo seo ki jeo reul hae sseo yo

I suddenly became dizzy and lost consciousness.

Tips for using 기절

  • In everyday Korean, this noun is commonly used in its verb form when describing someone who loses consciousness, so that form is especially useful in conversation.

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