Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dizzy" in Korean
“Dizzy” in Korean is 어지럽다 (pronounced "eojiropda").
어지럽다
eojiropda
Usage & Context
어지럽다 describes the sensation of dizziness or vertigo which can be caused by anemia, dehydration, or inner ear issues. In Korean traditional medicine, dizziness is often attributed to poor blood circulation (기혈 순환 장애). Korean doctors commonly check for anemia (빈혈) as a first step when patients report feeling 어지럽다.
Example Sentence
갑자기 어지러워서 잠깐 앉았어요.
I suddenly felt dizzy so I sat down for a moment.
How to use 어지럽다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dizzy” is 어지럽다, romanized as eojiropda.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 어지럽다.
Pronunciation Guide
어 (eo) sounds like 'uh' in 'butter'. 지 (ji) is like 'jee' in 'jeep'. 럽 (reop) has a soft 'r' sound, similar to 'l', followed by 'eop' like 'up' but with a slightly rounded 'o'. 다 (da) is like 'da' in 'data'. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
어지러워요
eojireowoyo
Standard polite form, used when speaking to elders, superiors, or in formal situations.
Casual (반말)
어지러워
eojireowo
Casual form, used with close friends or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Describing a sudden dizzy spell after changing posture.
갑자기 일어났더니 눈앞이 핑 돌면서 어지러웠어요.
I suddenly stood up and my vision spun, making me dizzy.
Experiencing motion sickness while traveling.
멀미 때문에 배에서 너무 어지러웠어요.
I was so dizzy on the boat due to seasickness.
Feeling dizzy and unwell due to a high fever.
열이 너무 높아서 머리가 어지럽고 몸이 힘들어요.
My fever is so high that my head feels dizzy and my body is tired.
Cultural Context
Koreans often associate '어지럽다' with anemia (빈혈) or poor blood circulation (기혈 순환 장애), especially among women. It's common for people to recommend iron supplements or traditional remedies like '보약' (bo-yak, traditional herbal medicine) if someone frequently says '어지러워요'. In K-dramas, characters often faint from dizziness due to stress or exhaustion, highlighting a common perception of its causes in daily life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 어지럽다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
머리가 어지러워요.
My head feels dizzy.
갑자기 어지러워요.
I suddenly feel dizzy.
어지러워서 앉아야겠어요.
I'm dizzy so I need to sit down.
Related Expressions
현기증
hyeongi-jeung
Vertigo, dizziness (more medical term)
핑 돌다
ping dolda
To spin (describes the sensation of dizziness)
정신이 없다
jeongsini eopda
To be out of one's mind, hectic (related to feeling disoriented)
속이 메스껍다
sogi meseukkeopda
To feel nauseous (often accompanies dizziness)
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