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больной

Translation of больной

sick

Russian word in Latin letters: bolnoy

Meaning of больной

Russian

у которого есть болезнь или проблемы со здоровьем

English

ill or having a health problem

sick

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[bɐlʲˈnoj]
Russian · Female

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  1. My son is sick today.

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    Мой сын сегодня болен.

  2. She looked sick after the long trip.

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    Она выглядела больной после долгой поездки.

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What's the difference between больной, приболевший, нездоровый, and болезненный

П
🇷🇺Russian
приболевший

A little sick, often «я приболел».

Н
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нездоровый

Unwell; softer, often «нездоровый вид».

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Б
🇷🇺Russian
болезненный

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

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My son is sick today. Translation: Мой сын сегодня болен.

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