A2 Expression 중립

Je mi zle.

I feel sick.

Expressing that you are physically unwell.

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문화적 배경

Slovaks often use 'Je mi zle' as a polite way to decline more alcohol at a party. It is more effective than just saying 'No, thank you.' There is a shared linguistic heritage in the 'Dative of Experience' across Czech, Slovak, and Polish, reflecting a common psychological approach to health. In Slovak hospitals, patients are expected to use 'Je mi zle' to describe general malaise before the doctor asks for specific locations of pain. On Slovak Facebook or Instagram, 'Je mi zle' is a common comment on political posts, indicating disgust rather than physical illness.

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The Dative Rule

Always use 'mi', 'ti', 'mu' with this phrase. It's the most important part to get right!

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Avoid 'Som zle'

Saying 'Som zle' might make people think you're a villain in a movie, not a sick patient.

Expressing that you are physically unwell.

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The Dative Rule

Always use 'mi', 'ti', 'mu' with this phrase. It's the most important part to get right!

⚠️

Avoid 'Som zle'

Saying 'Som zle' might make people think you're a villain in a movie, not a sick patient.

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The 'Nanič' Alternative

If you want to sound more like a local, use 'Je mi nanič' when complaining to friends.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct way to say 'I feel sick' in Slovak.

Ako sa povie po slovensky 'I feel sick'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je mi zle.

Slovak uses the impersonal construction 'Je mi zle.'

Fill in the correct dative pronoun: 'He feels sick.'

Je ___ zle.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: mu

The dative pronoun for 'he' is 'mu'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Which phrase fits a hangover?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je mi zle.

'Je mi zle' is the standard way to describe feeling unwell after drinking.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Prečo nejdeš von? B: ________ z toho tepla.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je mi zle

In the context of heat, 'Je mi zle' is the most natural way to express feeling unwell.

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시각 학습 자료

Je mi zle vs. Som chorý

Je mi zle
Nausea Nausea
Short-term Krátkodobé
Som chorý
Flu/Cold Chrípka
Long-term Dlhodobé

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct way to say 'I feel sick' in Slovak. Choose A1

Ako sa povie po slovensky 'I feel sick'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je mi zle.

Slovak uses the impersonal construction 'Je mi zle.'

Fill in the correct dative pronoun: 'He feels sick.' Fill Blank A2

Je ___ zle.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: mu

The dative pronoun for 'he' is 'mu'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Which phrase fits a hangover?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je mi zle.

'Je mi zle' is the standard way to describe feeling unwell after drinking.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Prečo nejdeš von? B: ________ z toho tepla.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je mi zle

In the context of heat, 'Je mi zle' is the most natural way to express feeling unwell.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Technically yes, if the headache makes you feel generally unwell/nauseous, but 'Bolí ma hlava' is more specific.

It is always 'zle' (adverb). 'Zlé' is an adjective and doesn't fit this construction.

Use the past tense of 'byť': 'Bolo mi zle.'

Yes, it is neutral and appropriate for professional contexts if you need to leave early.

'Je mi zle' is the spoken phrase; 'Nevoľnosť' is the medical noun for nausea.

Not always, but it strongly implies nausea. It can also mean general faintness or feeling very weak.

You say 'Je mi z teba zle.'

Yes, 'Je mi na grcanie' (I feel like puking), but it's quite vulgar.

No, for sadness use 'Je mi smutno'.

Use 'Mám z toho zlý pocit' or 'Mrzí ma to.'

관련 표현

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Je mi nanič

synonym

I feel like crap / I feel good for nothing.

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Som chorý

similar

I am sick/ill.

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Bolí ma...

builds on

My ... hurts.

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Je mi fajn

contrast

I feel fine.

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Robí sa mi zle

specialized form

I am starting to feel sick.

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