English–Korean

“wilt” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsideulda

Example

꽃이 시들었어요.kko chi si deu reo sseo yo

The flower wilted.

Illustration for 시들다 (wilt)

How to say “wilt” in Korean

“Wilt” in Korean is 시들다 (sideulda).

A living plant loses moisture and vitality, so its leaves or flowers droop and lose their fresh color.

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

Example sentences with 시들다

칭찬을 받지 못해 자신감이 시들었어요.ching cha neul pat jji mo tae cha sin ga mi si deu reo sseo yo

My confidence wilted because I was not praised.

Tips for using 시들다

  • For English speakers, this word focuses on a visible loss of freshness and firmness, not merely on something being dry.

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