This is the 696th most frequent Romanian word.
boală
Illness or disease.
Here, 'boală' refers to a physical or medical condition that can affect an individual's health.
Am fost diagnosticat cu o boală rară.
I was diagnosed with a rare disease.
In this context, 'boală' is used to discuss the personal impact of a medical condition on someone's life and their family.
Boala lui a adus tristețe întregii familii.
His illness brought sadness to the entire family.
Here, 'boală' is used metaphorically to describe a harmful societal issue, comparing it to a disease.