겁 (에) The part “에” may be omitted. 질리다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 겁(에) 질리다
- 겁에 질리다
- 겁 질리다
English rendering Be paralyzed by fear Literal translation: “Be overcome with fear”
Meaning 1
잔뜩 겁을 먹어서 기를 못 쓰다.
Be so frightened that one cannot summon strength.
Dictionary example 1
아이는 너무 겁에 질려서 얼굴이 하얘졌다.
The child was so terrified that their face went white.