No. 123 in Hebrew
חולים
"Cholim" (חולים) means "sick" or "ill" in English, typically referring to people who are unwell.
In a sentence
החולים בבית החולים מקבלים טיפול מעולה.
The patients in the hospital are receiving excellent care.
In this sentence, 'חולים' refers to patients in a hospital, indicating its usage as a noun for individuals who are ill.
אנחנו נוסעים לסיור בבית חולים לחולי נפש.
We are going on a tour to a mental health hospital.
Here, 'חולים' is part of the expression 'חולי נפש' (mentally ill), illustrating its use within a compound noun.
הם חולים היום ולא יכולים להגיע למפגש.
They are sick today and cannot attend the meeting.
In this sentence, 'חולים' describes the state of being sick for multiple individuals, showcasing its plural adjective usage.
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