больной
Translation of больной
sick
Russian word in Latin letters: bolnoy
Meaning of больной
у которого есть болезнь или проблемы со здоровьем
ill or having a health problem

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My son is sick today.
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Мой сын сегодня болен.
She looked sick after the long trip.
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Она выглядела больной после долгой поездки.
больной synonyms
What's the difference between больной, приболевший, нездоровый, and болезненный
A little sick, often «я приболел».
Unwell; softer, often «нездоровый вид».
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Sickly: often ill, weak by nature; also «болезненный вид».
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больной meaning: what does it mean?
ill or having a health problem
больной pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
больной is pronounced as [bɐlʲˈnoj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
больной definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My son is sick today. Translation: Мой сын сегодня болен.
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