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sich krank fühlen

English translation of sich krank fühlen

find yourself ill.

The phrase 'sich krank fühlen' is used in German to express the feeling of being ill or unwell. It is a reflexive verb, meaning that the subject of the sentence is also the object. The word 'krank' means 'ill' or 'sick', and 'fühlen' is the verb 'to feel'. So, 'sich krank fühlen' literally translates to 'to feel oneself ill'.


Example sentences using: sich krank fühlen

Ich denke, ich fange an, mich krank zu fühlen.

English translation of Ich denke, ich fange an, mich krank zu fühlen.

I think I am starting to feel sick.

This is a statement someone may use to indicate to others that they are beginning to feel unwell. The verb 'denken' (to think) is used to show uncertainty or surmise of one's own feelings.

Wenn du dich krank fühlst, solltest du zu Hause bleiben.

English translation of Wenn du dich krank fühlst, solltest du zu Hause bleiben.

If you feel sick, you should stay at home.

This sentence is advice giving the suggestion that someone should stay at home if they are feeling sick. 'Solltest' is the second person singular of the verb 'sollen' (should), and 'zu Hause bleiben' translates directly as 'stay at home'.

Sie hat mir gesagt, dass sie sich krank fühlt.

English translation of Sie hat mir gesagt, dass sie sich krank fühlt.

She told me that she feels sick.

This sentence communicates that a woman conveyed the message of feeling unwell. 'Hat mir gesagt' (told me) is a common phrase used to relay information that was spoken by a third party.

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