This is the 1128th most frequent Turkish word.
hastalık
"Illness" or "disease."
In this sentence, the word 'hastalık' is used to refer to 'illness' or 'disease' in a general health context.
Hastalık, bağışıklık sistemini zayıflatabilir.
Illnesses can weaken the immune system.
Here, 'hastalık' is used to describe a specific medical condition, namely the flu.
Grip gibi bir hastalık, genellikle kış aylarında daha yaygındır.
Diseases like the flu are generally more common in winter months.
In this example, 'hastalık' denotes disorders or illnesses concerning mental health, providing a context of psychological conditions.