English–Korean

“stagger” in Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpiteulgeorida

Example

그는 술에 취해 길에서 비틀거리고 있었다.keu neun su re chwi hae ki re seo pi teul geo ri go i sseot tta

He was drunk and staggering in the street.

Illustration for 비틀거리다 (stagger)

How to say “stagger” in Korean

“Stagger” in Korean is 비틀거리다 (piteulgeorida).

A person lurches from one unstable step to the next without keeping a steady center of balance.

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

Example sentences with 비틀거리다

무거운 상자를 들다가 중심을 잃고 비틀거렸다.mu geo un sang ja reul teul da ga chung si meul il ko pi teul geo ryeot tta

He lost his balance and staggered while lifting a heavy box.

Tips for using 비틀거리다

  • The word is useful for describing visible unsteady walking in everyday situations such as drunkenness, fatigue, or dizziness.

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