This is the 902nd most frequent Korean word.
숨졌다
"숨졌다" means "passed away" or "died."
In this sentence, '숨졌다' describes the individual's passing in the context of a physical altercation or battle.
그는 싸움 중에 숨졌다.
He died during the fight.
Here, '숨졌다' is used to express the death of a beloved pet, showing sentiment and emotion.
나의 강아지가 나를 기다리다 숨졌다.
My dog passed away waiting for me.
The word '숨졌다' is applied to denote the death of an important person, highlighting the significance of their passing.