Meaning
Falling ill or having health problems.
Cultural Background
It is common to offer 'Geçmiş olsun' (May it pass) when someone says they are sick. Health is often linked to the 'evil eye' (nazar), so people might add a prayer after mentioning illness. In Western cultures, 'I'm sick' is often followed by 'I hope you feel better'.
Use the past tense
Always use 'oldum' for the event of getting sick.
Reply with 'Geçmiş olsun'
It is mandatory to say this when someone tells you they are sick.
Meaning
Falling ill or having health problems.
Use the past tense
Always use 'oldum' for the event of getting sick.
Reply with 'Geçmiş olsun'
It is mandatory to say this when someone tells you they are sick.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Dün yağmurda ıslandım ve ____.
The event happened yesterday, so we use the past tense.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
Punctuation is needed to separate two independent clauses.
Match the meaning.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
The phrase literally means to become sick.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Neden gelmedin? B: ____.
It's the only logical reason for not showing up.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDün yağmurda ıslandım ve ____.
The event happened yesterday, so we use the past tense.
Choose the best sentence.
Punctuation is needed to separate two independent clauses.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The phrase literally means to become sick.
A: Neden gelmedin? B: ____.
It's the only logical reason for not showing up.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but 'başım ağrıyor' is more specific.
No, it's very common.
Use 'hâlâ hastayım'.
Yes, 'Köpeğim hasta oldu'.
Only when talking about objects/hobbies.
İyileşiyorum.
Related Phrases
Geçmiş olsun
builds onGet well soon
Hastalanmak
synonymTo fall ill
Yatağa düşmek
similarTo be bedridden
