Under the weather Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɛðɝ
UN-dur thuh WETH-ur
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɛðɐ
UN-duh thuh WETH-uh
Definition
To feel a little sick or unwell, usually for a short time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, polite way to say someone feels a bit sick (not seriously ill). Common in conversation and emails. Used with 'feel' or 'be': 'I'm under the weather.' Not used for emotional sadness.
Spanish: indispuesto - sentirse malPortuguese (BR): indisposto - não estar bemPortuguese (PT): indisposto - não se sentir bemChinese (Simplified): 身体不适 - 不舒服Chinese (Traditional): 身體不適 - 不舒服Hindi: अस्वस्थArabic: تشعر بتوعك - لست على ما يرامBengali: অসুস্থ বোধ করা - একটু খারাপ লাগাRussian: плохо себя чувствовать - приболетьJapanese: 体調が悪い - 体がだるいVietnamese: cảm thấy không khỏe - mệt mỏiKorean: 몸이 좀 안 좋다 - 몸 상태가 좋지 않다Turkish: kendini kötü hissetmek - hafif hasta olmakUrdu: طبیعت ٹھیک نہ ہونا - تھوڑا بیمار محسوس کرناIndonesian: kurang enak badan - merasa kurang sehat
Example Sentences
I'm under the weather today, so I stayed home.
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He is feeling under the weather after eating too much.
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If you are under the weather, drink lots of water.
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Sorry I missed your call—I've been a bit under the weather this week.
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I'm not coming to the party because I'm under the weather.
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She sounded a bit under the weather on the phone this morning.
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