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쓰러지다

sseureojida[쓰러지다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

fall; collapse

Verb

  1. 1

    fall; collapse

    For something standing to fall sideways.

    Korean definition: 서 있던 것이 한쪽으로 쏠리어 넘어지다.

    • Because of the typhoon, the tree in front of the house fell onto the road.

    • That building was so old it was about to collapse.

  2. 2

    break down; have a breakdown

    To fail to balance oneself and fall due to a problem with one's health or body.

    Korean definition: 건강이나 신체에 문제가 생겨 중심을 잡지 못하고 넘어지다.

    • I'm so hungry I'm about to collapse.

    • In the drama, the main character was so shocked by the news of the accident that she fainted and collapsed.

  3. 3

    go to ruin; collapse; fall

    For a family or company, etc., to come to fail to function properly.

    Korean definition: 집안이나 회사 등이 제 기능을 못 하게 되다.

    • That country collapsed when it lost the war.

    • Our company is on the verge of collapse due to bankruptcy.