Translation of Polish word "choroba" to English
choroba
/xɔrɔba/
Meaning
NounAn instance (episode) of a disease or poor health.
How to use
The feminine noun 'choroba' (illness / disease) declines regularly. The related adjective is 'chory' (sick / ill). To say 'get sick / fall ill', use 'zachorować' (perfective) or 'chorować' (imperfective, which takes 'na' + accusative for the illness, e.g., 'chorować на grypę').
🇬🇧 English
illness
Structure Guide
Polish Word: choroba
Translation: illness
Example Sentences
Choroba była bardzo ciężka i wymagała hospitalizacji.
The illness was very serious and required hospitalization.
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Common phrases
- ciężka choroba— serious / severe illness
- choroba zakaźna— infectious disease
- zapobiegać chorobie— to prevent disease / illness
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The Polish word "choroba" means "illness" in English.
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