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بیمار

bimār

Sick

Beginneradjective

Definition

Ill, unwell; mariz is the everyday synonym.

Example

دیروز بیمار بودم، نیامدم.

I was sick yesterday, so I didn't come.

Etymology

'بیمار' (bimār) is derived from the Arabic word 'بیمار' (bimār), meaning sick or ill, that has been adopted into Persian, reflecting a cross-cultural exchange.

How & Where It’s Used

'بیمار' is used in formal medical contexts and everyday conversations, with a prevalent use in written medical literature as well.

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