sich besser/krank fühlen /zɪçbˈɛsɜkɾˈaŋkfˈyːlən/ · Verbphrase · CEFR B1. German translation of "feel better/ill/sick".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: sich besser/krank fühlen
  • Language: German
  • Meaning: feel better/ill/sick
  • IPA: /zɪçbˈɛsɜkɾˈaŋkfˈyːlən/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: Verbphrase
  • Image:Photo of sich besser/krank fühlen (German)

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Example Sentences

  • Ich hoffe, du fühlst dich bald besser. English: I hope you feel better soon.
  • Sie fühlt sich nach der langen Reise krank. English: She feels sick after the long trip.
  • Er fühlte sich krank und blieb zu Hause. English: He felt sick and stayed at home.

When and How to Use "sich besser/krank fühlen"

Use "sich besser/krank fühlen" when you want to talk about "feel better/ill/sick" in German. It functions as "Verbphrase". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sich besser/krank fühlen" mean in German?

"sich besser/krank fühlen" is the German word for "feel better/ill/sick".

What CEFR level is "sich besser/krank fühlen"?

"sich besser/krank fühlen" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "sich besser/krank fühlen"?

"sich besser/krank fühlen" is tagged as a Verbphrase in SmartWords.

Can you show "sich besser/krank fühlen" in a sentence?

Ich hoffe, du fühlst dich bald besser.

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