diff --git a/highlightxmpp.py b/highlightxmpp.py
index d3cc09f..2bdddbf 100644
--- a/highlightxmpp.py
+++ b/highlightxmpp.py
@@ -85,9 +85,9 @@ def send_xmpp(data, signal, msg, trial=1):
         # fail. catch that here and try to reconnect. isConnected() should
         # start to realize that once this exception is triggered.
         if trial > 3:
-            w.prnt('', "Could send to XMPP server.")
+            w.prnt('', "Could not send to XMPP server.")
         else:
-            w.prnt('', "Lost connection to XMPP server. Trying to send again... (trial %d)" % trial + 1)
+            w.prnt('', "Sending failed. Trying again... (trial %d)" % (trial + 1))
             sleep(0.5)
             send_xmpp(data, signal, msg, trial + 1)
     return w.WEECHAT_RC_OK