Significado
Expressing that one is feeling unwell or sick.
Contexto cultural
In Korean office culture, '몸이 안 좋다' is often used as a polite euphemism to avoid '회식' (after-work drinking sessions). It is one of the few excuses that is generally accepted without further questioning. The phrase reflects the concept of 'Gi' (energy). When your 'body is not good,' it often implies your 'Gi' is depleted or blocked. Younger Koreans often use the English word 'Condition' (컨디션) instead of 'Mom' (몸) to sound more modern or to refer specifically to their energy levels for the day. When someone says '몸이 안 좋아요,' it is polite to follow up with '푹 쉬세요' (Please rest well) or '약 먹었어요?' (Did you take medicine?).
The 'Polite Shield'
Use this phrase when you want to leave a party early without explaining why. It's the most respected excuse in Korea.
Don't use for others
Remember to use '편찮으시다' for elders. Saying '할머니 몸이 안 좋아요' is grammatically correct but socially rude.
Significado
Expressing that one is feeling unwell or sick.
The 'Polite Shield'
Use this phrase when you want to leave a party early without explaining why. It's the most respected excuse in Korea.
Don't use for others
Remember to use '편찮으시다' for elders. Saying '할머니 몸이 안 좋아요' is grammatically correct but socially rude.
Add '좀' for nuance
Adding '좀' (a little) as in '몸이 좀 안 좋아요' makes the phrase sound more natural and less dramatic.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing particle and negation.
오늘 몸__ __ 좋아요. (Today I don't feel well.)
'몸' ends in a consonant, so '이' is the correct subject marker. '안' is the standard negation for '좋다'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to tell your boss you are sick?
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the formal '-습니다' ending, which is appropriate for a boss.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 얼굴이 왜 이렇게 안 좋아요? 나: ________________________.
'몸이 안 좋아서 그래요' means 'It's because I don't feel well,' which directly answers the 'Why' question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When you want to ask your grandmother if she is feeling okay:
When referring to an elder's health, the honorific '편찮으시다' must be used.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to say '몸이 안 좋아요'
Physical
- • Cold/Flu
- • Headache
- • Stomachache
Energy
- • Overwork
- • Lack of sleep
- • Hangover
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios오늘 몸__ __ 좋아요. (Today I don't feel well.)
'몸' ends in a consonant, so '이' is the correct subject marker. '안' is the standard negation for '좋다'.
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the formal '-습니다' ending, which is appropriate for a boss.
가: 얼굴이 왜 이렇게 안 좋아요? 나: ________________________.
'몸이 안 좋아서 그래요' means 'It's because I don't feel well,' which directly answers the 'Why' question.
When you want to ask your grandmother if she is feeling okay:
When referring to an elder's health, the honorific '편찮으시다' must be used.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasYes, it is very common to use this for a hangover if you don't want to explicitly say you drank too much.
Usually '몸이'. '몸은' is only used for contrast (e.g., 'My body is sick, but my mind is sharp').
'아파요' means 'it hurts' or 'I'm sick'. '몸이 안 좋아요' is a more general, polite way to describe your condition.
It's better to use '마음이 안 좋아요' or '기분이 안 좋아요' for emotional issues, though physical symptoms of stress can be described with '몸이 안 좋아요'.
You can say '몸이 좋아졌어요' (My body has become good).
Frases relacionadas
아프다
similarTo be in pain or sick.
몸살이 나다
specialized formTo have body aches from fatigue.
기운이 없다
similarTo have no energy.
건강하다
contrastTo be healthy.
