Hungarian · Body & Health
Betegség
illness / disease
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A condition of the body causing discomfort or pain.
Example
A betegség miatt otthon maradtam.
I stayed home because of illness.
Etymology
'Betegség' is derived from the root 'beteg' (sick) with the suffix '-ség' indicating a condition, combining to mean 'illness' or 'disease.'
How & Where It’s Used
'Betegség' is used primarily in formal contexts, such as medicine and public health discussions, and is recognized universally across the country.