Korean Phrases for Coming Down Sick

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1. 

   1

   몸살 기운이 있어

   momsal giuni isseo

   Coming down sick

   This is for that suspicious not-quite-sick stage. Your body feels like it already filed a complaint.

2. 

   2

   몸이 좀 으슬으슬해

   momi jom eureulseulhae

   Feeling kinda chilly

   Use it when you have that weird cold-shiver feeling even indoors. Very 'why am I freezing in a hoodie?' energy.

3. 

   3

   열이 나는 것 같아

   yeori naneun geot gata

   I think I’m feverish

   Perfect when you are not fully sure yet, but your forehead is giving warning signs. It sounds natural and not overly dramatic.

4. 

   4

   머리가 띵해

   meoriga ttinghae

   My head feels foggy

   Say this when your brain is online but barely buffering. Great for those slow-motion, zero-focus moments.

5. 

   5

   기운이 하나도 없어

   giuni hanado eopseo

   I’ve got no energy

   This is the phrase for when even sitting upright feels ambitious. Very useful when you want to explain low battery mode.

6. 

   6

   오늘은 일찍 잘게

   oneureun iljjik jalge

   I’ll sleep early

   A super normal way to say you are tapping out for the night. Soft, casual, and very blanket-core.

7. 

   7

   무리하면 안 될 것 같아

   murihamyeon an doel geot gata

   Shouldn’t push it

   Use this when you know forcing yourself is a bad plan. Mature sentence, fragile body, excellent combo.