No. 534 in Macedonian
грип
The Macedonian word "грип" translates to "flu" in English.
In a sentence
Зимата е време кога обично има многу грипови.
Winter is a time when there are usually many cases of the flu.
In this sentence, 'грип' is used to refer to the illness that affects many people during winter, demonstrating the word's primary meaning in a general context.
Таа изостана од училиште затоа што доби грип.
She missed school because she caught the flu.
Here, 'грип' is used to signify a specific occurrence of the illness affecting the individual.
Симптомите на грип се слични на обичната настинка, но обично се потешки.
The symptoms of the flu are similar to the common cold, but usually more severe.
In this context, 'грип' is utilized in a descriptive manner to compare its symptoms with those of another condition.
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