أشعر بالمرض.
When to use
Use this phrase to communicate that you are feeling unwell or sick. It's a general statement that can be used in many situations, from casual conversation to seeking medical advice.
How it works
The phrase is 'أشعر' (ash'ur - I feel), 'بـ' (bi - with/by), 'المرض' (al-marad - sickness). The preposition 'بـ' (bi-) is used with verbs of feeling to indicate the state being experienced.
Grammar Breakdown
'أشعر' (ash'ur) is the first-person singular present tense of the verb 'شعر' (sha'ara - to feel). 'بـ' (bi-) connects the feeling to the noun 'المرض' (al-marad - the sickness). The 'ال' (al-) is the definite article.
Pronunciation Nuances
The 'ش' (sh) in 'أشعر' (ash'ur) is pronounced like the 'sh' in 'shoe'. The 'ع' (ayn) in 'أشعر' is a voiced pharyngeal fricative, a sound unique to Arabic. The 'ض' (D) in 'المرض' (al-marad) is an emphatic consonant.
Dialectal Variation
In Egyptian Arabic, one might say 'حاسس إني تعبان' (Hasis inni ta'ban - I feel that I am tired/sick). Levantine speakers might use 'حاسس حالي مريض' (Hasiss Hali mareed - I feel myself sick).
Notes
Useful for sudden illness. Neutral polite wording.