No. 177 in Macedonian
болести
Diseases.
In a sentence
Многу болести можат да се спречат со добра хигиена.
Many diseases can be prevented with good hygiene.
The word "болести" is used in its general plural form to refer to illnesses or diseases collectively.
Лекарот се специализира во детски болести.
The doctor specializes in childhood diseases.
Here, "болести" specifies a subset of illnesses, namely those affecting children, demonstrating specific context-related use.
Вирусните болести се чести во зимските месеци.
Viral diseases are common during the winter months.
In this sentence, "болести" is modified by "вирусните" to describe a category of illnesses caused by viruses.
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