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Pronunciation / Transliteration: bimari
"वह गंभीर बीमारी के कारण एक सप्ताह की छुट्टी पर गई।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A state of being unwell or having a disease.
"She took a week off work due to a severe illness." - 2
A specific disease or condition affecting the body or mind.
"The doctor diagnosed him with a chronic illness."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'illness' originates from the Old English 'ilnes', which is derived from 'ill', meaning 'sick' or 'unwell'. The term has evolved over centuries, with its usage becoming more formalized in Middle English, reflecting a broader understanding of health and disease.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Illness" is said worldwide
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maladie
Transliteration: maladi
"Elle a pris une semaine de congé à cause d'une grave maladie."
Krankheit
Transliteration: krankheit
"Er hat eine Woche wegen einer schweren Krankheit gefehlt."
malattia
Transliteration: malattia
"Ha preso una settimana di ferie a causa di una grave malattia."
enfermedad
Transliteration: enfermedad
"Tomó una semana de descanso debido a una enfermedad grave."
doença
Transliteration: doença
"Ela tirou uma semana de folga devido a uma doença grave."
बीमारी
Transliteration: bimari
"वह गंभीर बीमारी के कारण एक सप्ताह की छुट्टी पर गई।"
疾病
Transliteration: jíbìng
"她因严重疾病请了一周假。"
질병
Transliteration: jilbyeong
"그녀는 심각한 질병으로 일주일간 휴가를 냈다."
病気
Transliteration: byouki
"彼女は重い病気のために一週間の休暇を取りました。"
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