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I am wondering if every sentence (in English or any other language) can be "translated" to a logic notation. For example, consider the following.

If you go out you'll get sick.

This is an hypothetical sentence which I can represent logically:

P -> Q

Where P is "Go out" and Q is "get sick".

But what about other sentences like "I am hungry"?

Update: thanks a lot for your answers, they were all very helpful! They all answered my question and I've learned from each one. So, I don't think I should mark one as the definitely answer since they're all good and have my upvote.

I am wondering if every sentence (in English or any other language) can be "translated" to a logic notation. For example, consider the following.

If you go out you'll get sick.

This is an hypothetical sentence which I can represent logically:

P -> Q

Where P is "Go out" and Q is "get sick".

But what about other sentences like "I am hungry"?

I am wondering if every sentence (in English or any other language) can be "translated" to a logic notation. For example, consider the following.

If you go out you'll get sick.

This is an hypothetical sentence which I can represent logically:

P -> Q

Where P is "Go out" and Q is "get sick".

But what about other sentences like "I am hungry"?

Update: thanks a lot for your answers, they were all very helpful! They all answered my question and I've learned from each one. So, I don't think I should mark one as the definitely answer since they're all good and have my upvote.

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cdonts
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Can all sentences be represented logically?

I am wondering if every sentence (in English or any other language) can be "translated" to a logic notation. For example, consider the following.

If you go out you'll get sick.

This is an hypothetical sentence which I can represent logically:

P -> Q

Where P is "Go out" and Q is "get sick".

But what about other sentences like "I am hungry"?