ill in Russian
ill in Russian is больно́й, хво́рый — ill means unwell or in poor health; sick.
ill in Russian
больно́й
Pronounced: bolnoy
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]
хво́рый
Pronounced: khvoryy
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]
What does "ill" mean?
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adjective Unwell or in poor health; sick.
"After eating the shellfish, the whole family fell ill during the night."
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adjective Bad, harmful, or unfavourable.
"He wished no ill will toward his old rivals, despite the argument."
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adverb Badly or imperfectly.
"The tiny coat fitted him ill, with sleeves far too short."
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noun A problem, hardship, or misfortune (usually plural).
"The charity works to cure the ills of the neighbourhood, one street at a time."
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ill in a sentence
- After eating the shellfish, the whole family fell ill during the night.
- She stayed home from work because she felt ill.
- He wished no ill will toward his old rivals, despite the argument.
- The villagers believed the broken mirror was an ill omen for the journey.
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What is "ill" in Russian?
"ill" in Russian is больно́й, хво́рый. ill means: Unwell or in poor health; sick.
How do you pronounce больно́й?
"ill" in Russian is больно́й, pronounced "bolnoy".
How do you use "ill" in a sentence?
Example: "After eating the shellfish, the whole family fell ill during the night." In Russian, "ill" is больно́й, хво́рый.
Are there other ways to say "ill" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "ill": больно́й, хво́рый.
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