This is the 177th most frequent Macedonian word.
болести
Diseases.
The word "болести" is used in its general plural form to refer to illnesses or diseases collectively.
Многу болести можат да се спречат со добра хигиена.
Many diseases can be prevented with good hygiene.
Here, "болести" specifies a subset of illnesses, namely those affecting children, demonstrating specific context-related use.
Лекарот се специализира во детски болести.
The doctor specializes in childhood diseases.
In this sentence, "болести" is modified by "вирусните" to describe a category of illnesses caused by viruses.