malaise
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malaise
A general feeling of discomfort or mild illness, without a specific disease being present. It can have both physical and emotional causes.
Nach dem schweren Essen überkam ihn ein leichtes Unwohlsein.
After the heavy meal, he was overcome by a slight malaise.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-', which expresses negation, and the noun 'Wohlsein' (well-being). So 'Unwohlsein' literally means 'not feeling well' or 'lack of well-being.'
Ein Gefühl des Unwohlseins kann auf eine beginnende Krankheit hindeuten.
A feeling of malaise can indicate the onset of an illness.
'Unwohlsein' is often used with verbs of feeling such as 'verspüren' (to feel) or 'fühlen' (to feel). It is frequently described more precisely with adjectives such as 'leicht' (slight), 'allgemein' (general), or 'plötzlich' (sudden).
Während der langen Busfahrt verspürte er ein zunehmendes Unwohlsein.
During the long bus ride, he felt an increasing malaise.
'Unwohlsein' is a rather formal or medical expression. It is often used in doctors' offices, pharmacies, or written language to describe an unspecified poor state of health.
Der Patient berichtete von allgemeinem Unwohlsein und Appetitlosigkeit.
The patient reported general malaise and loss of appetite.
nausea
Übelkeit refers to a specific unpleasant feeling in the stomach, often shortly before vomiting. Unwohlsein is more general and can refer to various physical or emotional complaints. Übelkeit is appropriate when there is a clear urge to vomit; Unwohlsein is appropriate for an unspecified feeling of being unwell.
Nach dem Essen verspürte Lea ein leichtes Unwohlsein, konnte aber keine bestimmte Beschwerde nennen.
After eating, Lea felt slightly unwell but could not name any specific complaint.
Nach dem Essen bekam Lea starke Übelkeit und musste beinahe erbrechen.
After eating, Lea became severely nauseated and nearly vomited.
