i am with my sister

[Ntav2095]

My sister is sick, i am taking care of her at the hospital. I'm chatting with my friend, he ask me: where are you?
Is "i am with my sister (at the hospital)" correct? What ways can be use to express that i am beside somebody at the moment i am saying. Thanks!

 

[Hermione Golightly]

You might like the expression "at somebody'd bedside"
- I'm visiting my sister in hospital, sitting at her bedside. So this is a bad time to talk.

 

[bennymix]

If you need/want to explain, I agree with Hermione. However, "I'm with my sister" will do as a brief account. You can add, "in her hospital room", or '[I am] beside her in her hospital room' if you choose.

 

[Ntav2095]

If you need/want to explain, I agree with Hermione. However, "I'm with my sister" will do as a brief account. You can add, "in her hospital room", or '[I am] beside her in her hospital room' if you choose.

Do "i'm with my sister in her hospital room" and "i'm beside my sister in her hospital room" sound naturally?

 

[bennymix]

Yes, they sound natural. As I said, the amount of detail is up to you. If you're talking to your mom it's one thing. If you're talking to your plumber, perhaps you want the details to be private. Where 'friend' fits, you decide.

 

[Ntav2095]

Yes, they sound natural. As I said, the amount of detail is up to you. If you're talking to your mom it's one thing. If you're talking to your plumber, perhaps you want the details to be private. Where 'friend' fits, you decide.

Thank you!