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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesschwindelig
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shvin-de-lig
"Nach dem Drehen fühle ich mich schwindelig."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Feeling dizzy or light-headed, often as a result of fatigue, intoxication, or illness.
"After spinning around in circles, I felt completely woozy." - 2
Confused or disoriented, often in a way that affects clarity of thought.
"The medication made him feel woozy and unable to concentrate."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'woozy' likely originated in the early 20th century, possibly derived from the word 'wooze,' which means to confuse or daze. Its roots may trace back to the dialectal English, reflecting a state of dizziness or light-headedness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Woozy" is said worldwide
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étourdi
Transliteration: ay-toor-dee
"Après avoir tourné en rond, je me sens étourdi."
schwindelig
Transliteration: shvin-de-lig
"Nach dem Drehen fühle ich mich schwindelig."
stordito
Transliteration: stor-dee-to
"Dopo aver girato in tondo, mi sento stordito."
mareado
Transliteration: ma-re-a-do
"Después de girar, me siento mareado."
tonto
Transliteration: ton-to
"Depois de girar, sinto-me tonto."
चक्कर आना
Transliteration: chakkar aana
"गोल-गोल घूमने के बाद मुझे चक्कर आ रहा है।"
头晕
Transliteration: tóu yūn
"转圈后我感到头晕。"
어지러운
Transliteration: eojireoun
"빙글빙글 돌고 나니 어지러워요."
ふらふら
Transliteration: furafura
"ぐるぐる回った後、ふらふらしています。"
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