English–Korean
“be sick” in Korean
How to say “be sick” in Korean
“Be sick” in Korean is 앓다 (alta).
Enduring illness or pain over time, whether in the body or the mind.
Example sentences with 앓다
그는 몇 년째 만성 두통을 앓고 있다.keu neun myeot nyeon jjae man seong tu tong eul al ko it tta
He has been suffering from chronic headaches for several years.
Tips for using 앓다
- This verb often highlights that a condition lasts and wears someone down, rather than describing only a brief moment of feeling unwell.
Other Korean words for “be sick”
어머니께서 편찮으세요.eo meo ni kke seo pyeon cha neu se yo
My mother is sick.