This is the 123rd most frequent Hebrew word.
חולים
"Cholim" (חולים) means "sick" or "ill" in English, typically referring to people who are unwell.
In this sentence, 'חולים' refers to patients in a hospital, indicating its usage as a noun for individuals who are ill.
החולים בבית החולים מקבלים טיפול מעולה.
The patients in the hospital are receiving excellent care.
Here, 'חולים' is part of the expression 'חולי נפש' (mentally ill), illustrating its use within a compound noun.
אנחנו נוסעים לסיור בבית חולים לחולי נפש.
We are going on a tour to a mental health hospital.
In this sentence, 'חולים' describes the state of being sick for multiple individuals, showcasing its plural adjective usage.