No. 18,135 in Russian
хронический
Chronic.
In a sentence
У него хронический бронхит, который требует постоянного лечения.
He has chronic bronchitis, which requires constant treatment.
In this sentence, 'хронический' is used as an adjective describing an ongoing medical condition that persists long-term, i.e., bronchitis.
Его хроническая нехватка времени мешает заниматься любимыми делами.
His chronic lack of time prevents him from engaging in his favorite activities.
Here, 'хронический' is used metaphorically to describe a situation that consistently occurs or persists over time, referring to a lack of time.
Мы обсуждаем хронические проблемы организации, такие как нехватка ресурсов.
We are discussing chronic organizational issues, such as a lack of resources.
In this usage, 'хронический' refers to ongoing problems or difficulties within an organization, emphasizing their persistent nature.
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