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Swedish word: sjuk

English meaning:
"sick" or "ill"

Definition:
The adjective "sjuk" in Swedish is used to describe someone or something that is unwell, suffering from an illness or disease. It can refer to physical or mental health issues.

Example usage:

• Jag är sjuk idag.
  (I am sick today.)
• Han är inte sjuk, bara trött.
  (He is not sick, just tired.)

Similar words:

• sjuklig – meaning "morbid" or "related to illness." More literary or scientific context.
• krasslig – a casual or colloquial term meaning "a bit sick" or "under the weather." Less severe than "sjuk."
• sjuksjuk – related to someone excessively concerned about their health, "hypochondriac."

Differences:

• "sjuk" is the general adjective for being ill.
• "krasslig" is less severe, indicating mild sickness.
• "sjuklig" tends to describe something characteristic of illness, sometimes used metaphorically.

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