ails
word · lemma: ail
Definition
To cause pain, trouble, or illness; used especially for health issues or problems affecting someone mentally or physically.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or literary contexts, often as 'what ails you?' or 'what ails the company?'. Not as common in spoken modern English. Usually refers to health or persistent problems.
Spanish: aflige - aqueja - molesta (problema de salud)Portuguese (BR): aflige - incomoda - causa problema (saúde)Portuguese (PT): aflige - incomoda - causa problema (saúde)Chinese (Simplified): 困扰 - 使（人生病）Chinese (Traditional): 困擾 - 使（人生病）Hindi: कष्ट देना - बीमार करनाArabic: يؤلم - يزعج - يمرض
Example Sentences
What ails you today?
basic
A mysterious illness ails the dog.
basic
The same problem ails many schools.
basic
He went to the doctor to see what ails him.
natural
Economic troubles have long ailed the region.
natural
She never talks about what really ails her.
natural