English–Korean

“sleepy” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchollida

Example

저는 지금 졸려요.cheo neun chi geum chol lyeo yo

I'm sleepy right now.

Illustration for 졸리다 (sleepy)

How to say “sleepy” in Korean

“Sleepy” in Korean is 졸리다 (chollida).

Heavy eyelids that keep wanting to close as sleep comes on.

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

Example sentences with 졸리다

수업 시간에 자꾸 졸려요.su eop si ga ne cha kku chol lyeo yo

I keep feeling sleepy during class.

Tips for using 졸리다

  • It describes a temporary feeling, so it fits moments such as feeling tired after a late night or during a quiet lesson.

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