Being jet-lagged in English
How to say you’re jet-lagged and can’t sleep after a flight.
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Say this when jet lag feels bad.
jet-lagged = affected by jet lag; get over jet lag = recover from it
Use this when you cannot sleep.
Common at a hotel front desk at 3 a.m.
Funny way to describe jet lag.
A vivid way to talk about jet lag
Ask about recovery time.
time zone = world time area; some trips have a big time difference
Quick answers
Screenshot this: what to say in English
Say “I'm so jet-lagged.” — say this when jet lag feels bad. jet-lagged = affected by jet lag; get over jet lag = recover from it.
Late night: what to say in English
Say “I can't sleep.” — use this when you cannot sleep. Common at a hotel front desk at 3 a.m.
Dramatic way: what to say in English
Say “My body thinks it is lunchtime.” — funny way to describe jet lag. A vivid way to talk about jet lag.
Ask this: what to say in English
Say “How long does jet lag last?” — ask about recovery time. time zone = world time area; some trips have a big time difference.