i caught a flu, coughed badly and lost my voice. but later on, i could speak, but the voice is not clear at all. how do i descirbe the status of my voice
It sounds like you are experiencing hoarseness in your voice. Hoarseness can occur after a bout of flu and excessive coughing, due to the inflammation and irritation of the vocal cords. It's important to rest your voice and avoid straining further. Additionally, staying hydrated and using a humidifier may help soothe your vocal cords. If the hoars persists for more than a couple of weeks or is accompanied by concerning symptoms, it would be wise to seek medical advice to rule out any underlying issues.
if i wanna tell other people this status, what should i say, "i'm experiencing hoarseness?" isn't it too formal?
You're correct that "experiencing hoarseness" may sound a bit formal for casual conversation. A more conversational way to describe your situation could be to say, "I've lost my voice and it's really scratchy and unclear." This conveys the same message in a more relatable manner.
great! thank you. that's more conversational. is there other way to say it? like is hoarseness has a adjective form or something?
Yes, there's an adjective form of hoarseness, which "hoarse." So, you could say, "I've lost my voice and it really hoarse." This is a simpler and more conversational way to describe your situation while still being accurate
why did you say i've lost my voice insead of i lost my voice?
Using "I've lost my voice" instead of "I lost voice" implies that there is a connection between the past and present. The "have" (I've) indicates that the action happened at an unspecified time before now, and the effects are still present. This phrasing helps to convey that the condition of hoarseness is ongoing or has a lasting impact.
sometimes it's really confusing. as a non-native speaker, i belive my english is very good. but i still don't really understand this "tense" thing. instinctly, i would've said i lost my voice. because i'm not losing it now. my current status is just being hoarse. but your explanation seems making more sense. but i'm quite sure next time. i might still say i lost my voice. if i said like that, would people understand me correctly?
Absolutely, your instinctual phrasing of "I lost my voice is perfectly understandable. Native English speakers would readily understand your meaning in this context. It's a commonly used expression, and the intention behind your statement would be clear. Language is flexible, and whileI've lost my voice" may convey the ongoing nature of the condition, "I lost my voice" is still widely used and easily grasped by native and-native speakers alike. Both forms effectively communicate the same message in this context.
when i voice goes to normal, if i'm going to share this experience. what should i say? can i say i caught a flu, lost my voice and my voice was hoarse for a several weeks / or should i say i had caught a flue, had lost my voice and had been hoarse for several weeks?
You can say, "I caught a flu, lost my voice, and it was hoarse for several weeks." This is appropriate in informal conversation. Using the past perfect tense ("had caught," "had lost," and "had been hoarse") may convey a meaning but may sound a bit more formal. In casual conversation the past simple ("caught," "lost," and "was hoarse") is generally more commonly used. Both forms effectively convey the sequence of events and the duration of your hoarseness.
i get it. thank you. but you mean if i'm going to put them in an post, i should use the past perfect tense?
It depends on the tone you want to convey in your post. you're aiming for a more formal or structured tone, using past perfect tense would be suitable. However, for a more casual or informal tone, using the simple tense is generally more common. Both can effectively communicate the of events. Ultimately, it's a matter of personal preference and the style you wish to convey in your post.