Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I’m feeling upbeat.
- I’m feeling peaceful.
- I’m feeling optimistic.
- I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
- I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m feeling upbeat.
Situation 1
You look really happy today.
I’m feeling upbeat.
Do you have any good news?
I just won free tickets to a concert I’ve been dying to see!
Situation 2
How are you today?
I’m feeling upbeat.
Really?
What’s the occasion?
क्या खास मौका है?
I just went for a run and feel really great today.
02
I’m feeling peaceful.
Situation 1
You look really calm this morning.
I’m feeling peaceful.
Really?
Did you do something to make yourself feel that way?
क्या आपने कुछ ऐसा किया जिससे आपको ऐसा महसूस हुआ?
I’ve been meditating after lunch for the past week.
It’s really soothing and I feel more relaxed.
यह वास्तव में शांतिदायक है और मैं अधिक आराम महसूस करता हूँ।
Situation 2
The lake is beautiful today.
Isn’t it?
I’m feeling peaceful.
मैं शांति महसूस कर रहा हूँ।
Me too.
We should do this more often.
हमें यह अधिक बार करना चाहिए।
We live in such a fast-paced world.
I feel more joy since I’ve learned to slow down.
मैंने धीरे-धीरे जीना सीखा है, तब से मुझे अधिक खुशी महसूस होती है।
03
I’m feeling optimistic.
Situation 1
Are you nervous about your interview?
I’m feeling optimistic.
What if it doesn’t work out?
If it’s not meant to be, then I’m sure there’s another door waiting to be opened.
Situation 2
Have you gotten an acceptance letter yet?
I haven’t.
But I’m feeling optimistic.
लेकिन मैं आशावादी महसूस कर रहा हूँ।
Did you apply to a few other schools?
Thankfully, I was able to apply to my top three picks.
If my first choice falls through, I’ve got a few other schools as back up.
अगर मेरी पहली पसंद नहीं बन पाती है, तो मेरे पास कुछ अन्य स्कूल बैकअप के रूप में हैं।
04
I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
Situation 1
How have you been doing since the fire?
I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
I can only imagine.
I know that grief has taken over my life.
Disaster survivors need all the social support they can get.
आपदा के पीड़ितों को जितना अधिक सामाजिक समर्थन मिल सके, उतना बेहतर है।
Situation 2
How are you feeling?
Well, I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
I don’t doubt that for one second.
I hope you’re making time to heal.
मुझे आशा है कि आप ठीक होने के लिए समय निकाल रहे हैं।
I’m trying.
Saying goodbye to a pet feels like losing a best friend forever.
एक पालतू जानवर को अलविदा कहना ऐसा लगता है जैसे हमेशा के लिए सबसे अच्छे दोस्त को खो देना।
05
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
Situation 1
So, how did the date go?
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
Really? It must’ve went well!
Tell me everything!
मुझे सब कुछ बताओ!
We had a natural chemistry and we laughed a lot during our conversations.
Situation 2
Are you ready for the concert?
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
You must be excited and nervous at the same time.
I don’t know if I like this feeling too much.
Writer's Note
We all have feelings and sometimes they are simple to express but at other times we have feelings that lie in between happy and sad. So here is a list of adjectives that will help you describe how you feel.
| Happy | Ecstatic, Overjoyed, Delighted |
| Disappointed | Devastated, Heartbroken |
| Angry | Furious, Enraged |
| Scared | Terrified, Petrified |
| Confused | Perplexed, Bewildered |
| Tired | Exhausted |
| Hungry | Famished, Starving |
| Thirsty | Parched |
So let's explore "I feel" vs. "I'm feeling".
"I feel" and "I'm feeling" essentially have the same meaning. "I feel" states a general feeling without the details of time, while "I'm feeling" emphasizes feelings in the present moment. Shall we go over some examples together?
- I feel hungry. I'm feeling hungry.
- I feel grateful. I'm feeling grateful.
- I feel nostalgic. I'm feeling nostalgic.
- I feel insecure. I'm feeling insecure.
- I feel under the weather. I'm feeling under the weather.
I'm feeling grateful. मैं आभारी महसूस कर रहा हूँ।
Understanding and being understood are essential to human connection and communication. Pick some new adjectives to describe your feelings. Imagine when and where you could use these phrases in your daily life.
When you can express yourself, you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.