This is the 6461st most frequent Polish word.
choroba
Illness; disease.
Here 'choroba' is used as a noun to denote a medical condition or illness, emphasizing its seriousness.
Choroba jest poważnym problemem zdrowotnym.
Illness is a serious health issue.
In this case, 'choroba' refers to a specific illness someone has, focusing on its contagious nature.
Boję się, że jego choroba jest zaraźliwa.
I am afraid that his illness is contagious.
Here, 'choroba' is used in the context of medical diagnosis, referring to identifying a particular disease.