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Today’s Phrase
몸이 안 좋아요
mo·mi an jo·ha·yo
momi an johayo
I’m not feeling well
Daily Tip
In Korea, pharmacies (약국) are everywhere and pharmacists can recommend over-the-counter medications for common ailments. They are often faster and cheaper than going to a hospital for minor issues. Look for the 약국 sign!
Phrase Breakdown
몸이
momi
body (subject)
몸 (body) + 이 (subject particle)
안 좋아요
an johayo
is not good
안 (negation prefix) + 좋다 (to be good)
A natural way to say you are not feeling well or are sick.
Example Phrases
오늘 몸이 안 좋아서 못 가요.
Oneul momi an johaseyo mot gayo.
I’m not feeling well today, so I can’t go.
-아서/어서 gives the reason or cause.
열이 좀 있는 것 같아요.
Yeori jom inneun geot gatayo.
I think I have a slight fever.
-는 것 같다 expresses supposition (I think/it seems).
병원에 가봐야 할 것 같아요.
Byeongwone gabwaya hal geot gatayo.
I think I should go to the hospital.
-아/어 봐야 하다 means ‘need to try doing’.
Related Phrases
머리가 아파요
meoriya apayo
I have a headache
Specifically mentioning head pain.
약 좀 주세요
yak jom juseyo
Please give me some medicine
Requesting medicine at a pharmacy.
병원이 어디예요?
byeongwoni eodiyeyo?
Where is the hospital?
Locating the nearest hospital.
Quick Review
지하철 어떻게 타요?
Can you recall what this means?
jihacheol eotteoke tayo?
How do I take the subway?