No. 353 in Hebrew
החיסון
The Hebrew word "החיסון" means "the vaccine" or "the immunization" in English.
In a sentence
החיסון נגד שפעת מועיל במניעת מחלות.
The vaccine against the flu is effective in preventing illnesses.
In this sentence, "החיסון" (the vaccine) is used as a subject noun referring to an immunization against a specific illness.
הרופא המליץ להתחסן כי החיסון חשוב במיוחד לחולים מבוגרים.
The doctor recommended getting vaccinated as the vaccine is particularly important for elderly patients.
Here, "החיסון" (the vaccine) is also a noun specifying the object of the discussed action, emphasizing its benefit.
כשהוא קיבל את החיסון, הוא הרגיש תחושת הקלה.
When he received the vaccine, he felt a sense of relief.
In this context, "החיסון" (the vaccine) remains a noun and is part of a descriptive clause about its reception.
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