Meaning
Ungkapan ini biasanya diikuti oleh kata sifat yang menggambarkan perasaan, seperti "happy" (senang), "sad" (sedih), "excited" (bersemangat), atau "tired" (lelah). Misalnya, "I'm feeling happy" berarti "Saya merasa senang".
Penggunaan "I'm feeling" lebih umum dalam situasi informal dan percakapan sehari-hari ketika seseorang ingin berbagi perasaan atau kondisi emosional mereka. Frasa ini membantu dalam menyampaikan emosi dengan lebih spesifik dan personal.
Biasanya, "I'm feeling" digunakan ketika seseorang ingin menjelaskan perasaan yang tidak hanya bersifat sementara tetapi juga substansial pada saat tersebut. Misalnya, setelah mendengar kabar baik, seseorang mungkin berkata, "I'm feeling really excited!" yang berarti "Saya merasa sangat bersemangat!"
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?
Ada acara apa?
I just went for a run and feel really great today.
Saya baru saja lari dan merasa sangat baik hari ini.
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?
Apakah kamu melakukan sesuatu sehingga merasa seperti itu?
I’ve been meditating after lunch for the past week.
It’s really soothing and I feel more relaxed.
Rasanya sangat menenangkan dan saya merasa lebih rileks.
Situation 2
The lake is beautiful today.
Isn’t it?
I’m feeling peaceful.
Saya merasa damai.
Me too.
We should do this more often.
Kita harus melakukan ini lebih sering.
We live in such a fast-paced world.
I feel more joy since I’ve learned to slow down.
Saya merasa lebih bahagia sejak saya belajar untuk melambat.
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.
Tapi saya merasa optimis.
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.
Jika pilihan pertama saya tidak berhasil, saya memiliki beberapa sekolah lain sebagai cadangan.
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.
Penyintas bencana memerlukan semua dukungan sosial yang bisa mereka dapatkan.
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.
Saya harap kamu meluangkan waktu untuk sembuh.
I’m trying.
Saying goodbye to a pet feels like losing a best friend forever.
Mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada hewan peliharaan terasa seperti kehilangan sahabat terbaik selamanya.
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!
Ceritakan semuanya padaku!
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.
