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How to say I Have a Fever in Korean: yeor i na yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "I have a fever" — 열이 나요 (yeori nayo)?

Koreans use it when they feel hot or have a high body temperature and need to explain their condition.

Q2. Is "I have a fever" — 열이 나요 (yeori nayo) polite enough?

Yes. "열이 나요 (yeori nayo)" is polite and natural. You can also say "열이 나 (yeori na)" casually.

Q3. What should I say in a formal setting?

You can say "I have a fever" — 열이 납니다 (yeori namnida).

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What does "열이 나요 (yeori nayo)" mean?

열이 나요 means "I have a fever." Literally "fever comes out." 열 (yeol) = fever/heat, 이 (i) = subject marker, 나다 → 나요 (nada → nayo) = to come out → polite form. Common at hospital, pharmacy, or telling family/friends. Helps others understand your condition.

Polite: 열이 나요 (yeol-i na-yo) - Standard
Formal: 열이 납니다 (yeol-i nam-ni-da) - Doctor, official
Casual: 열이 나 (yeol-i na) - Friends/family

Grammar Breakdown

열 (yeol) = fever, heat (noun)
이 (i) = subject particle
나다 → 나요 (nada → nayo) = to come out/occur → polite
→ 열이 나요 = Fever is coming out → I have a fever.

When to Use It

1. At hospital/pharmacy: Explain symptom.
2. Telling friends/family: Feeling sick.
3. Travel emergency: Need medicine.

Real-Life Examples

열이 나요. 어제부터요. yeol-i na-yo. eo-je-bu-teo-yo.

I have a fever. Since yesterday.

열이 납니다. 진료를 받고 싶어요. yeol-i nam-ni-da. jin-ryo-reul bat-go sip-eo-yo.

I have a fever. I want to see a doctor. (Formal)

열이 나. 몸이 너무 아파. yeol-i na. mom-i neo-mu a-pa.

I have a fever. My body hurts so much. (Casual)

열이 좀 나요. 약 있어요? yeol-i jom na-yo. yak iss-eo-yo?

I have a slight fever. Do you have medicine?

Similar Expressions

• 열이 심해요 (yeori simhaeyo) - My fever is severe
• 열이 있어요 (yeori isseoyo) - I have a fever (alternative)
• 감기 걸렸어요 (gamgi geollyeosseoyo) - I caught a cold

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