Polish · Body & Health
chory
sick
Beginneradjective
Definition
Ill, not in good health.
Example
Jestem chory i zostaję w domu.
I am sick and staying at home.
Etymology
The adjective 'chory' comes from the Proto-Slavic *xorъ, meaning 'to be ill'. This root reflects a common etymological lineage with other Slavic languages describing sickness.
How & Where It’s Used
'Chory' is commonly used in both informal and formal settings to describe illness. It appears in everyday conversation, literature, and health communications, without significant regional differences.