No. 2,880 in Russian
больной
"Больной" - sick; ill; patient (depending on context).
In a sentence
Он кажется больным, может быть, ему нужна помощь врача.
He seems ill, maybe he needs a doctor's help.
The word "больным" is used as an adjective here to describe someone's state of being unwell.
В палате был только один больной.
In the ward, there was only one patient.
The word "больной" is used as a noun here to refer to a person who is in a hospital or requires care.
Она так больна этой ситуацией, что не может ни о чем другом думать.
She is so sick with this situation that she cannot think of anything else.
The word "больна" is used metaphorically, meaning deeply affected or troubled by a matter.
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