Signification
Feeling sick or physically poorly.
Contexte culturel
The 'Front-sensitivity': Many Hungarians believe that changes in weather (cold or warm fronts) cause them to be 'rosszul'. It is a perfectly acceptable excuse for a headache or fatigue. The 'Pálinka' Myth: In rural areas, if you say you are 'rosszul' with a stomach ache, you might be offered a shot of strong fruit brandy (pálinka) as a 'medicine'. Directness: Unlike in some cultures where you always say 'I'm fine', Hungarians will honestly tell you they are 'rosszul' if they feel that way. It's not seen as overly negative, just honest. Public Transport Etiquette: If you say 'Rosszul vagyok' on a crowded tram, people will usually immediately offer you a seat, as it implies you might faint.
The Adjective Trap
Never say 'Rossz vagyok' unless you are confessing to a crime or being a 'bad boy/girl'.
Use with 'lett'
If someone suddenly faints or looks like they will, use 'Rosszul lett' (He/she became sick).
Signification
Feeling sick or physically poorly.
The Adjective Trap
Never say 'Rossz vagyok' unless you are confessing to a crime or being a 'bad boy/girl'.
Use with 'lett'
If someone suddenly faints or looks like they will, use 'Rosszul lett' (He/she became sick).
The 'Front' Excuse
If you want to sound like a local, blame your 'rosszullét' on the 'melegfront' (warm front).
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form to say 'I am sick'.
Segítség! ______.
'Rosszul vagyok' is the 1st person singular form ('I am').
Fill in the missing verb in the past tense.
Tegnap sokat ettem, és rosszul ______.
'Voltam' is the past tense of 'van' for the first person.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are on a boat and feel nauseous.
'Rosszul vagyok' correctly describes motion sickness.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mi a baj? B: ______ (I think I'm going to be sick).
'Rosszul leszek' indicates a future state or a state that is just beginning.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Rossz vs. Rosszul
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSegítség! ______.
'Rosszul vagyok' is the 1st person singular form ('I am').
Tegnap sokat ettem, és rosszul ______.
'Voltam' is the past tense of 'van' for the first person.
You are on a boat and feel nauseous.
'Rosszul vagyok' correctly describes motion sickness.
A: Mi a baj? B: ______ (I think I'm going to be sick).
'Rosszul leszek' indicates a future state or a state that is just beginning.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if the headache makes you feel generally unwell or nauseous. If it's just a localized pain, 'Fáj a fejem' is better.
Yes, it's neutral. However, 'Nem érzem jól magam' is slightly more professional.
The noun is 'rosszullét' (malaise/spell of sickness).
No. For that, you would say 'Rossz vagyok matekból' (I am bad at math). Note the lack of '-ul'.
Use 'Egy kicsit rosszul vagyok.'
Only if the sadness is so strong it makes you feel physically ill. For just being sad, use 'szomorú vagyok'.
Yes, you can say 'Rosszul van a kutya' if the dog is sick.
'Rosszul van' is the immediate feeling; 'beteg' is the condition of being ill (like having the flu).
You can ask 'Jól vagy?' or 'Nem vagy rosszul?'.
Yes: 'Rosszul leszek' (I will be sick).
Expressions liées
Rosszul érzi magát
similarTo feel unwell (reflexive).
Nincs jól
synonymTo not be well.
Beteg
builds onSick/Ill.
Rosszul lesz
specialized formTo become sick / To faint.
