Signification
To express a general sense of being unwell.
Contexte culturel
Germans value 'Wohlbefinden' and often use specific herbal teas (like Kamillentee) when they don't feel 'wohl'. In Austria, you might hear 'Mir ist blümerant', a charming, old-fashioned way to say you feel slightly faint or 'unwohl'. Swiss Germans might use 'Es isch mer nöd guet', but 'Ich fühl mi nöd wohl' is perfectly understood in High German contexts. If you say this at work, it's often expected that you stay home to avoid infecting others. Presenteeism is generally discouraged.
The 'Mich' Rule
Always include 'mich'. Without it, the sentence is incomplete and confusing.
Avoid 'Ich bin nicht gut'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. It sounds like you're admitting to being a villain!
Signification
To express a general sense of being unwell.
The 'Mich' Rule
Always include 'mich'. Without it, the sentence is incomplete and confusing.
Avoid 'Ich bin nicht gut'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. It sounds like you're admitting to being a villain!
Be Vague
In Germany, it's perfectly fine to just say you don't feel well without explaining why. It's considered polite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Ich fühle ___ nicht wohl.
For 'Ich', the reflexive pronoun is always 'mich'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you're sick?
How do you say 'I don't feel well'?
German uses the reflexive verb 'sich wohlfühlen'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Geht es dir gut? B: Nein, ________.
The context 'Nein' requires a negative state.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a party and it's too loud and you feel dizzy.
This phrase covers both physical dizziness and social discomfort.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIch fühle ___ nicht wohl.
For 'Ich', the reflexive pronoun is always 'mich'.
How do you say 'I don't feel well'?
German uses the reflexive verb 'sich wohlfühlen'.
A: Geht es dir gut? B: Nein, ________.
The context 'Nein' requires a negative state.
You are at a party and it's too loud and you feel dizzy.
This phrase covers both physical dizziness and social discomfort.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but it often means you feel guilty. For physical illness, 'Ich fühle mich nicht wohl' is better.
In this phrase, it functions as an adverbial complement to the verb 'fühlen'.
'Unwohl' is slightly more formal and can often imply a psychological or social unease.
You say 'Ich fühle mich besser' or 'Es geht mir besser'.
Yes, it is a very common and sensitive way to say you are struggling mentally without being specific.
Expressions liées
Mir ist schlecht
similarI feel nauseous
Ich bin krank
builds onI am sick
Gute Besserung
contrastGet well soon
Sich ausruhen
builds onTo rest
Unwohlsein
specialized formMalaise
