Airsick Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɛrˌsɪk

AIR-sik

UK

ˈeəsɪk

AIR-sik

Definition

Feeling sick or nauseous because of the movement when flying in an airplane.

Usage & Nuances

Used as an adjective ('get airsick', 'feel airsick'). Only refers to air travel, not other types of motion sickness. Commonly used in travel contexts.

• Spanish: mareado (en avión) - con náuseas (por volar)
• Portuguese (BR): enjoo de avião - enjoado (no avião)
• Portuguese (PT): enjoo de avião - enjoado (no avião)
• Chinese (Simplified): 晕机
• Chinese (Traditional): 暈機
• Hindi: हवाई सफर में उल्टी/चक्कर आना
• Arabic: مصاب بدوار الجو - يعاني من دوار الطائرة
• Bengali: বিমানে অসুস্থ - বিমানের কারণে বমি বমি অনুভব করা
• Russian: укачанный в самолёте - страдающий от воздушной болезни
• Japanese: 飛行機酔いした
• Vietnamese: bị say máy bay
• Korean: 비행기 멀미하는
• Turkish: uçakta rahatsızlanan - hava taşıtında mide bulantısı yaşayan
• Urdu: فضائی سفر میں متلی محسوس کرنے والا
• Indonesian: mabuk udara

Example Sentences

I feel airsick during long flights.

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Some people get airsick easily.

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He was airsick after takeoff.

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If you get airsick, try to sit near the wings for a smoother ride.

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She always brings medicine in case she gets airsick.

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My brother gets really airsick when there’s a lot of turbulence.

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