Korean word

졸리다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchollida

Meaning

  • adjectivesleepy

Example

저는 지금 졸려요.cheo neun chi geum chol lyeo yo

I'm sleepy right now.

Illustration for 졸리다 (sleepy)

More examples

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

I keep feeling sleepy during class.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 졸린 눈chol lin nun

    sleepy eyes

  • 졸린 얼굴chol lin eol gul

    sleepy face

  • 수업 시간에 졸리다su eop si ga ne chol li da

    feel sleepy during class

Similar words

피곤하다pigonhada: Having low energy from effort or a long day and wanting to rest.
나른하다nareunhada: Feeling heavy, sleepy, and slow to move.

Definition in Korean

잠이 오거나 눈꺼풀이 무거워져 눈을 자꾸 감고 싶어지는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.cha mi o geo na nun kkeo pu ri mu geo wo jeo nu neul cha kku kam go si peo ji neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The origin of this native Korean word is uncertain, so it is best learned as a whole word rather than split into smaller parts.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • 정신이 또렷하다cheongsini ttoryeotadaalertadjective

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