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How to Say “I haven’t been feeling great lately” in Korean
요즘 컨디션이 별로예요
yojeum keondisyeoni byeolloyeyo
Meaning
I haven’t been feeling great lately.
Usage note
컨디션 means “physical condition” or how you’re feeling. 별로예요 softly says “not so good.”
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [요즘 컨디셔니 별로예요].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 요즘 | ||
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
| 즘 | ㅈ+ㅡ+ㅁ | jeum |
| 컨디션이 | ||
| 컨 | ㅋ+ㅓ+ㄴ | keon |
| 디 | ㄷ+ㅣ | di |
| 션 | ㅅ+ㅕ+ㄴ | [셔] syeo |
| 이 | ㅇ+ㅣ | [니] ni |
| 별로예요 | ||
| 별 | ㅂ+ㅕ+ㄹ | byeol |
| 로 | ㄹ+ㅗ | lo |
| 예 | ㅇ+ㅖ | ye |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 션이 → [셔니]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “요즘”
- 요즘 좀 피곤해요I’ve been a bit tired lately
- 요즘 어떻게 지내세요?How have you been lately? (polite)
- 요즘 너무 바빠서 연락을 못 했어I’ve been so busy lately that I couldn’t get in touch
- 요즘 바빠서 연락을 못 했어I’ve been busy lately, so I couldn’t get in touch. (casual)
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Question 1 What does “요즘 컨디션이 별로예요” mean?
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Answer: I haven’t been feeling great lately
Question 2 How do you say “I haven’t been feeling great lately” in Korean?
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Answer: 요즘 컨디션이 별로예요 yojeum keondisyeoni byeolloyeyo
Question 3 How is “요즘 컨디션이 별로예요” pronounced?
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Answer: [요즘 컨디셔니 별로예요]
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