This is the 1228th most frequent Swedish word.
illa
"Ill" in English means "badly" or "poorly."
Here, the word 'illa' means 'sick' or 'unwell' and is used to describe physical discomfort or sickness.
Han mår illa efter att ha ätit för mycket.
He feels sick after eating too much.
In this sentence, 'illa' is used to denote a negative outcome or performance, translating to 'badly'.
Det gick illa för dem i tävlingen.
It went badly for them in the competition.
Here, 'illa' means 'ill' or 'negatively,' referring to speaking negative things or criticizing others.