Sick in bed Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbɛd
SIK in BED
sˈɪk/ /ˈɪn/ /bˈɛd
SIK in BED
Definition
Being unable to get out of bed because you are ill.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is informal and used to describe someone who is too ill to leave bed. Common with 'be', 'stay', or 'lie' (e.g., 'She is sick in bed'). Not used for minor illnesses.
Spanish: enfermo en la camaPortuguese (BR): doente de camaPortuguese (PT): doente na camaChinese (Simplified): 卧病在床Chinese (Traditional): 臥病在牀Hindi: बिस्तर पर बीमारArabic: مريض في الفراشBengali: বিছানায় অসুস্থ - বিছানায় শুয়ে অসুস্থRussian: слег в постель - прикован к кровати (из-за болезни)Japanese: 寝込んでいる - 病気で寝ているVietnamese: nằm liệt giường - nằm trên giường vì bệnhKorean: 병석에 누워 있다 - 아파서 누워 있다Turkish: yatağa düşmek - yatakta hasta olmakUrdu: بستر پر بیمار - بستر سے لگ جانا (بیماری کی وجہ سے)Indonesian: terbaring sakit di tempat tidur - sakit dan harus berbaring
Example Sentences
He is sick in bed with the flu.
basic
My mom was sick in bed yesterday.
basic
After catching a cold, I was sick in bed for two days.
basic
I’ve been sick in bed all weekend and haven’t even checked my phone.
natural
She hates being sick in bed because she always feels bored and helpless.
natural
Don’t worry about the meeting—he’s sick in bed and won’t be coming today.
natural