Meaning
Ví dụ, nếu bạn cảm thấy vui, bạn có thể nói: «I’m feeling happy». Nếu bạn cảm thấy buồn, bạn có thể nói: «I’m feeling sad». Cụm từ này rất linh hoạt và có thể kết hợp với nhiều tính từ khác để diễn tả các trạng thái cảm xúc khác nhau như «tired» (mệt mỏi), «excited» (hào hứng), hay «nervous» (lo lắng).
Chú ý: «I’m feeling» thường được dùng trong các tình huống không trang trọng, giao tiếp hàng ngày. Khi diễn tả cảm giác, hãy chọn tính từ phù hợp để chính xác và rõ ràng hơn.
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?
Nhân dịp gì vậy?
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?
Bạn đã làm điều gì khiến bạn cảm thấy như vậy chưa?
I’ve been meditating after lunch for the past week.
It’s really soothing and I feel more relaxed.
Điều đó thực sự làm dịu đi và tôi cảm thấy thư giãn hơn.
Situation 2
The lake is beautiful today.
Isn’t it?
I’m feeling peaceful.
Tôi cảm thấy bình yên.
Me too.
We should do this more often.
Chúng ta nên làm điều này thường xuyên hơn.
We live in such a fast-paced world.
I feel more joy since I’ve learned to slow down.
Tôi cảm thấy vui hơn kể từ khi tôi đã học cách sống chậm lại.
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.
Nhưng tôi đang cảm thấy lạc quan.
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.
Nếu lựa chọn đầu tiên của tôi không thành công, tôi đã có một vài trường khác để dự phòng.
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.
Những người sống sót sau thảm họa cần tất cả sự hỗ trợ xã hội mà họ có thể nhận được.
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.
Tôi hy vọng bạn đang dành thời gian để chữa lành.
I’m trying.
Saying goodbye to a pet feels like losing a best friend forever.
Chia tay một thú cưng giống như mất đi một người bạn thân mãi mãi.
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!
Kể tôi nghe mọi thứ đi!
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.
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.