Learn English: What to say when you feel unwell - ABC Education (2024)

If you're feeling sick, how can you describe how you feel? Or how can you show your concern for someone who is not feeling well? Read on to learn more.

It's not the best feeling in the world when you are not feeling well. There are a few ways to express how we feel:

"I don't feel well."

"I am feeling sick."

"I am unwell."

"I have been feeling very ill since I ate lunch."

When we talk about physical sickness we can start with"I am feeling…" or "I have been feeling…". Here are some examples:

"I am feeling very tired today."

"I have been feeling very run-down lately."

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"I think I've caught a bug."

"I am not doing too well."

We might say that we have a specific pain:

"I have a bad headache."

"I have a sore arm."

"I have a pain in my back."

"My leg really hurts today."

If someone tells you they are feeling sick, you can show your concern by saying the following:

"I'm sorry you're not feeling well.Maybe you should go home to bed?"

"Is there anything I can do to help?"

"That sounds terrible. Have you seen a doctor?"

"You should get some rest. Get well soon!"

"How are you feeling now?" is a question we can ask when someone is recovering from an illness.Here are some possible answers:

"I'm still not feeling well."

"I think I'm getting worse."

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"I am much better now, thank you."

"I'm getting better, but I'm still a bit tired."

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