몸이 안 좋아요
mom-i an joayo
In Korean, "I'm not feeling well" is expressed as 몸이 안 좋아요 (mom-i an joayo).
This phrase is a polite and slightly indirect way to express that you are feeling physically unwell or under the weather. You can add the word 조금 (a little) before the phrase to specify that you are feeling only a little ill.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 몸이 안 좋아요 literally translates to "my body is not good."
Which one should you use?
While 몸이 안 좋아요 describes a general state of feeling unwell, the term 아파요 is more direct and often implies specific pain or a more acute illness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase can be made more formal by using the ending '-습니다' as 몸이 안 좋습니다. The phrase can be shortened to 몸이 안 좋아 when speaking to friends or people younger than you.
How do you pronounce it?
mom-i an joayo
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, saying 몸이 안 좋아요 is often a polite way to decline a social invitation or a drink without giving a specific medical reason.
- While 몸이 안 좋아요 describes general health, Koreans often use the verb 아프다 ('to be sick') to describe a broken heart or emotional pain as well.
- When speaking to someone of much higher social status, you might avoid saying '몸이 안 좋아요' and instead use more humble language to describe your condition to show respect.
Examples in context
- 오늘 좀 몸이 안 좋아요.oneul jom mom-i an joayo.I'm not feeling well today.
- 갑자기 몸이 안 좋아요.gapjagi mom-i an joayo.Suddenly, I'm not feeling well.
- 계속 몸이 안 좋아요.gyesok mom-i an joayo.I keep not feeling well.
Example conversation
Jihoon tells Minji he cannot go to lunch.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨, 제가 지금 몸이 안 좋아요.Minji ssi, jega jigeum momi an joayo.Minji, I'm not feeling well right now.
- 민지 Min-ji정말요? 어디가 아프세요?jeongmallyo? eodiga apeuseyo?Really? Where does it hurt?
- 지훈 Ji-hun머리가 너무 아파요.meoriga neomu apayo.I have a bad headache.
- 민지 Min-ji빨리 집에 가서 쉬세요.ppalli jibe gaseo swiseyo.Please go home and rest quickly.
