La malaltia
Example: La malaltia va fer que no pogués anar a l'escola.
Definition
"La malaltia" refers to a condition that negatively affects a person's health, often causing symptoms and impairing normal bodily functions. It can range from mild illnesses to severe diseases, impacting daily activities, as in the example: The illness prevented going to school.
Etymology
The term "la malaltia" comes from the Catalan language, derived from the Latin word 'malatia,' which means sickness or disease. The root 'mal-' means bad or ill, highlighting the negative impact of the condition. Did you know that many Romance languages have similar words for illness originating from this Latin root?
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"La malaltia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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