Significado
To be unwell or not feeling healthy.
Contexto cultural
In Korean workplaces, saying '몸이 안 좋다' is often a prerequisite for leaving early. It is considered more polite than saying 'I am tired.' The phrase relates to the concept of 'Gi' (energy). When your body is 'not good,' it means your energy flow is blocked or weak. Koreans rarely ask for specific details when someone says '몸이 안 좋다.' It is a signal to give that person space and rest. On KakaoTalk, this phrase is often accompanied by a 'sick' emoji (🤒) to soften the impact of canceling plans.
Add '좀' for Naturalness
Always add '좀' (jom) before '안 좋다' to sound more like a native speaker. It softens the statement.
Don't use with Elders
If talking to your grandfather, use '편찮으세요' instead of '몸이 안 좋으세요'.
Significado
To be unwell or not feeling healthy.
Add '좀' for Naturalness
Always add '좀' (jom) before '안 좋다' to sound more like a native speaker. It softens the statement.
Don't use with Elders
If talking to your grandfather, use '편찮으세요' instead of '몸이 안 좋으세요'.
The 'Excuse' Power
This is the most polite way to say 'no' to a social invitation in Korea without explaining why.
Past Tense
If you are explaining why you missed something yesterday, remember to use '안 좋았어요'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct subject marker.
오늘 몸__ 안 좋아요.
'몸' ends in a consonant, so '이' is the correct subject marker.
Which phrase is best for canceling a meeting because you have a cold?
회의에 못 가요. _______.
'몸이 안 좋아요' is the standard way to say you are sick.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 얼굴이 안 좋네요. 어디 아파요? B: 네, 어제부터 ________.
B is confirming they are unwell since yesterday.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are extremely tired after working 12 hours.
This phrase covers fatigue from overwork.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
몸 vs 기분
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios오늘 몸__ 안 좋아요.
'몸' ends in a consonant, so '이' is the correct subject marker.
회의에 못 가요. _______.
'몸이 안 좋아요' is the standard way to say you are sick.
A: 얼굴이 안 좋네요. 어디 아파요? B: 네, 어제부터 ________.
B is confirming they are unwell since yesterday.
You are extremely tired after working 12 hours.
This phrase covers fatigue from overwork.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasYes, it is often used as a euphemism for feeling depressed or burnt out when you don't want to be specific.
Yes, as long as you use the formal '-습니다' or '-어요' ending. It is very professional.
'아프다' is 'to hurt' (specific pain). '몸이 안 좋다' is 'to be unwell' (general state).
Absolutely. It is the standard polite way to describe a hangover at work.
The most common response is '푹 쉬세요' (Please rest well) or '어디가 안 좋으세요?' (Where does it feel bad?).
No, it sounds very unnatural. Always use '안 좋다'.
No, it usually refers to minor illnesses like a cold or fatigue.
No, for injuries, use the specific body part + '아프다' or '다치다'.
Because '몸' ends in a consonant (ㅁ).
No, it is a standard idiom used by all ages.
Yes, it is a polite way to show concern for a customer who looks tired.
You can still use it. Fatigue is considered a valid form of '몸이 안 좋다' in Korea.
Frases relacionadas
아프다
similarTo be in pain/sick
몸살이 나다
specialized formAching all over from fatigue
기운이 없다
similarTo have no energy
컨디션이 안 좋다
similarTo be in bad condition
편찮으시다
specialized formTo be unwell (honorific)
