Capsized Meaning in English
word · lemma: capsize
ˈkæpˌsaɪzd
KAP-syzd
kˈæpsaɪzd
kap-SYZD
Definition
Turned over in the water so that the bottom is on top, especially referring to a boat.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes boats and ships overturned in water. Past tense and passive voice are common: 'the boat capsized.' Rarely used outside nautical contexts. Don't use for cars or bicycles; use 'overturned' or 'flipped over' instead.
Spanish: volcado - zozobradoPortuguese (BR): virado - capotadoPortuguese (PT): virado - capotadoChinese (Simplified): 翻覆Chinese (Traditional): 翻覆Hindi: उलट गयाArabic: انقلبBengali: উল্টে গিয়েছিল - ডুবে গিয়েছিল (নৌকা/জাহাজ)Russian: опрокинулся - перевернулся (лодка/корабль)Japanese: 転覆したVietnamese: bị lật úpKorean: 전복되었다Turkish: alabora olduUrdu: الٹ گیا (کشتی/جہاز)Indonesian: terbalik
Example Sentences
The small boat capsized during the storm.
basic
Their canoe capsized in the river.
basic
A fishing boat capsized near the coast.
basic
We lost all our gear when the kayak capsized.
natural
Luckily, everyone was rescued after the ferry capsized.
natural
Nobody saw what happened until the boat capsized and people started shouting for help.
natural