어지러운
eojireoun
The English phrase "dizzy" is translated into Korean as 어지러운 (eojireoun).
Korean uses different forms to express the sensation of whirling, being unbalanced or feeling lightheaded. You can use 어지러워요 to express the physical sensation of feeling dizzy, or use the noun 어지럼증 to refer specifically to vertigo.
Meaning: experiencing a sensation of whirling and being unbalanced (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 어지러운 is the form used specifically to modify a noun, such as in the phrase 어지러운 머리 (a dizzy head), other forms are used for direct expression. 어지러워 is the casual and commonly used way to express feeling dizzy, whereas 현기증이 나다 is a more formal way to express dizziness. For a more playful and colloquial tone, you can use 헤롱헤롱하다.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form of the adjective is 어지럽다. The form 어지러운 acts as an adjectival form used to modify nouns. In conversation, the adjective changes to the polite form 어지러워요 or the informal form 어지러워.
How do you pronounce it?
eojireoun
Did you know?
- In Korean, 어지럽다 can also be used to describe a room or a place that is messy and cluttered, not just a feeling in the head.
- While 어지럽다 describes a physical sensation, the colloquial term 헤롱헤롱하다 is often used to describe someone who is acting silly or is tipsy from alcohol.
- The word 어지럽다 can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is 'confusing' or 'chaotic', much like the English word 'disorienting'.
Examples in context
- 병으로 어지럽습니다.I feel dizzy due to an illness.
- 일어나니 현기증이 납니다.I feel dizzy when I stand up.
- 아무래도 술 때문에 어지러워.I think I'm feeling dizzy because of alcohol.
- 갑자기 어지러운 느낌이 들어요.gapjagi eojireoun neukkimi deureoyo.I suddenly feel a dizzy sensation.
- 계단을 내려갈 때 어지러운 증상이 있어요.gyedaneul naeryeogal ttae eojireoun jeungsangi isseoyo.I have dizzy symptoms when going down the stairs.
- 빈혈 때문에 어지러운 것 같아요.binhyeol ttaemune eojireoun geot gatayo.I think I'm dizzy because of anemia.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are walking together outdoors.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 괜찮아요? 얼굴이 안 좋아요.Subin ssi, gwaenchanayo? eolgul-i an joayo.Subin, are you okay? You don't look well.
- 수빈 Su-bin갑자기 머리가 너무 어지러운 것 같아요.gapjagi meoriga neomu eojireoun geot gatayo.I think I suddenly feel very dizzy.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo여기 잠시 앉아서 좀 쉬세요.yeogi jamsi anjaseo jom swiseyo.Please sit here for a moment and rest.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워요, 현우 씨.gomawoyo, Hyunwoo ssi.Thank you, Hyunwoo.
