No. 718 in Slovenian
bolezen
The Slovenian word "bolezen" translates to "illness" or "disease" in English.
In a sentence
Bolezen je pogosta v zimskem času.
Illness is common during the winter season.
Here, 'bolezen' refers to a general state of illness or sickness.
Njegova bolezen zahteva posebno zdravljenje.
His illness requires special treatment.
In this sentence, 'bolezen' specifies a particular condition or disease affecting an individual.
Izogibam se stiku z ljudmi, ko imajo nalezljivo bolezen.
I avoid contact with people when they have a contagious disease.
Here, 'bolezen' describes a type of disease, emphasizing its contagious nature.
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