No. 1,228 in Swedish
illa
"Ill" in English means "badly" or "poorly."
In a sentence
Han mår illa efter att ha ätit för mycket.
He feels sick after eating too much.
Here, the word 'illa' means 'sick' or 'unwell' and is used to describe physical discomfort or sickness.
Det gick illa för dem i tävlingen.
It went badly for them in the competition.
In this sentence, 'illa' is used to denote a negative outcome or performance, translating to 'badly'.
Jag gillar inte att tala illa om andra.
I don't like to speak ill of others.
Here, 'illa' means 'ill' or 'negatively,' referring to speaking negative things or criticizing others.
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