Romanian · Body & Health
bolnav
Sick
Beginneradjective
Definition
Ill, not in good health.
Example
Sunt bolnav și stau acasă.
I am sick and staying at home.
Etymology
'Bolnav' comes from the Slavic root 'bol', meaning 'pain', which evolved into a term signifying someone who is sick or unwell.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bolnav' is commonly used in everyday spoken language as well as in medical contexts, maintaining a neutral register. There are minor regional dialects but it's widely understood.