How to say to faint in Korean

Meaning

기절하다 means to suddenly pass out and lose consciousness. People use it when someone faints because of heat, pain, shock, sickness, or not eating enough. It is a common everyday word for a person falling unconscious for a short time.

Example sentences

1. 너무 더워서 기절했어요.

   I fainted because it was too hot.

2. 피를 보고 기절했어요.

   He fainted when he saw blood.

3. 학교에서 학생이 기절했어요.

   A student fainted at school.

4. 집에서 갑자기 엄마가 기절했어요.

   Mom suddenly fainted at home.

5. 아침을 안 먹고 운동해서 기절했어요.

   I fainted because I exercised without eating breakfast.

6. 할아버지가 길에서 기절하셨어요.

   Grandpa fainted on the street.