I'm Sick in Korean: 아파요, 몸이 안 좋아요

"I'm sick" in Korean is 몸이 안 좋아요 (momi an joayo) or 아파요 (apayo). For a cold: 감기에 걸렸어요.

아파요 covers both "it hurts" and "I'm sick" depending on context. To be precise, add a body part: 머리가 아파요.

Politeness levels

Related phrases

• 열이 나요 (yeori nayo): I have a fever
• 약국 어디예요? (yakguk eodiyeyo?): Where is the pharmacy?
• 약 주세요 (yak juseyo): Medicine, please

Field tip

In Korean pharmacies you can describe symptoms without a prescription for many common medicines.

Common mistake

아프세요? is asking someone else if they hurt. For yourself: 아파요.

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