Korean · Body & Health
"I feel sick" in Korean: 몸이 안 좋아요
몸이 안 좋아요momi an joayo
I feel sick in Korean is 몸이 안 좋아요 (momi an joayo). 몸이 안 좋아요 broadly reports feeling unwell; name a symptom separately when you need to explain the problem.
I feel sick: starting the exchange
오늘 몸이 안 좋아요.oneul momi an joayo.
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How to pronounce 몸이 안 좋아요
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momi an joayo
/momi an tɕoajo/
몸이 안 좋아요 is read momi an joayo. In 몸이 좀 안 좋아요, read the full phrase as momi jom an joayo.
"I feel sick" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 몸이 안 좋아요momi an joayo | I feel sick The inventory form for i feel sick. | The inventory form for i feel sick. |
| 몸이 좀 안 좋아요momi jom an joayo | I feel a little unwell 몸이 안 좋아요 broadly reports feeling unwell; name a symptom separately when you need to explain the problem. | 몸이 안 좋아요 broadly reports feeling unwell; name a symptom separately when you need to explain the problem. |
How to use 몸이 안 좋아요 in real life
- 1I feel sick: starting the exchange
오늘 몸이 안 좋아요.
oneul momi an joayo.
I feel unwell today.
몸이 안 좋아요 broadly reports feeling unwell; name a symptom separately when you need to explain the problem.
- 2I feel sick: adding useful context
몸이 안 좋아요. 먼저 쉴게요.
momi an joayo. meonjeo swilgeyo.
I feel unwell. I will rest first.
This sentence places 몸이 안 좋아요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I feel sick: a different conversation
아침부터 몸이 안 좋아요.
achimbuteo momi an joayo.
I have felt unwell since morning.
This sentence places 몸이 안 좋아요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 몸이 안 좋아요
Incorrect: 오늘 몸가 안 좋아요.
Correct: 오늘 몸이 안 좋아요.
When practicing i feel sick, 몸 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 몸이, not 몸가.
Incorrect: 몸가 안 좋아요. 먼저 쉴게요.
Correct: 몸이 안 좋아요. 먼저 쉴게요.
When practicing i feel sick, 몸 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 몸이, not 몸가.
Good to know
몸이 안 좋아요 broadly reports feeling unwell; name a symptom separately when you need to explain the problem.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 몸이 안 좋아요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘 몸이 안 좋아요.
oneul momi an joayo.
I feel unwell today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
몸이 안 좋아요. 먼저 쉴게요.
momi an joayo. meonjeo swilgeyo.
I feel unwell. I will rest first.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I feel sick" in Korean
What does 몸이 안 좋아요 mean?
I feel sick in Korean is 몸이 안 좋아요 (momi an joayo). 몸이 안 좋아요 broadly reports feeling unwell; name a symptom separately when you need to explain the problem.
When should I say 몸이 좀 안 좋아요?
몸이 안 좋아요 broadly reports feeling unwell; name a symptom separately when you need to explain the problem.
How does 몸이 좀 안 좋아요 differ from the basic expression?
몸이 좀 안 좋아요 means “I feel a little unwell”. 몸이 안 좋아요 broadly reports feeling unwell; name a symptom separately when you need to explain the problem.
Can I use 몸이 안 좋아요 in a full sentence?
오늘 몸이 안 좋아요. means “I feel unwell today.” 몸이 안 좋아요 broadly reports feeling unwell; name a symptom separately when you need to explain the problem.
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