Translation of Slovak word "nemoc" to English
nemoc
/nemot͡s/
Meaning
NounAn instance (episode) of a disease or poor health.
How to use
Feminine noun ending in a consonant, declined according to the 'kosť' pattern (nemoc, nemoci, nemoci, nemoc, o nemoci, nemocou; nominative plural 'nemoci', genitive plural 'nemocí'). Slightly archaic or formal synonym of 'choroba', but foundational in medical terminology (e.g. 'nemocnica' - hospital, 'padúca nemoc' - epilepsy).
🇬🇧 English
illness
Example sentence
Choroba trvala celý týždeň.
The illness lasted for a week.
Zotavila sa zo svojej choroby.
She recovered from her illness.
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Common phrases
- padúca nemoc— epilepsy (falling sickness, traditional)
- ťažká nemoc— severe illness
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What does the Slovak word "nemoc" mean?▼
The Slovak word "nemoc" means "illness" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Choroba trvala celý týždeň." (which translates as "The illness lasted for a week.").
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