be sick

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für Erbrechen oder Übelkeit sowie im Slang für etwas, das äußerst beeindruckend oder cool ist.

An informal expression meaning to vomit or feel nauseous, or in slang, to be extremely good, impressive, or cool.

1. To vomitA2informal

   To expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

   Erbrechen

   • He ate too much and was sick in the bathroom.
   • The smell made her feel like she was going to be sick.
   • The child was sick after the car ride.

2. To be illA1informalbritish

   To suffer from an illness or disease.

   Krank sein

   • She is sick with the flu and can't come to work.
   • He was sick for a week with a bad cold.
   • I feel sick and need to see a doctor.

3. To be annoyed or disgustedB1informal

   To feel strong dislike or frustration about something.

   Genug haben / genervt sein

   • I'm sick of hearing the same excuses.
   • She is sick of the constant noise from the construction site.
   • He was sick of waiting for the bus.