Language/Malayalam/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Malayalam learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about vocabulary related to health in Malayalam. Taking care of our health is very important, and knowing how to communicate about our health concerns is equally important! Let's get started.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Using Social Media & Emoticons and Expressions.
Basic Health Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic health vocabulary in Malayalam:
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ആരോഗ്യം (aaroogyam) | ɑː.ro.ɡjəm | Health |
| അസുഖം (asookham) | ə.sukʰəm | Sickness |
| ഉന്മാദം (unmaadam) | u.nmɑː.ɖəm | Madness |
| കായികശക്തി (kaayikashakthi) | kɑː.jɪ.ka.ʃək.t̪i | Physical Strength |
| ശാരീരിക കാര്യങ്ങൾ (shaareerika kaaryangal) | ʃɑː.ri.ɾi.ka kɑː.rjəŋɡəɭ | Physical Activities |
| മാനസിക സമത (maanasika samadhi) | maː.nə.si.ka sə.mə.t̪i | Mental Equilibrium |
| സംരക്ഷണം (samrakshanam) | səm.rəkʃə.nəm | Protection |
Common Health Issues[edit | edit source]
In this section, let's take a look at some common health issues.
Headache[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: എനിക്ക് തലവേദന (enikk thalavedana) (I have a headache)
- Person 2: ഒരു പരിമിത കാലം ഉണ്ടാകുന്നതാണ് പകരം ചെയ്യുന്നത് (oru parimita kaalam undaakunnathaanu pakaram cheyyunnathu) (It happens for a limited time)
Cold and Cough[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: എനിക്ക് ജലാന്തരം ഉണ്ട് (enikk jalantharam undu) (I have a cold)
- Person 2: നല്ല നിറംഗളി കുഴപ്പമായി കൈകളിൽ വെച്ച്, വയ്പ്പു കുറഞ്ഞ് കഴിയുന്നു (nalla nirangali kuzhappamaayi kaikalinu vech, vayppu kurannu kazhiyunn) (Rub your hands with warm and thick coconut oil, it reduces the cough)
Fever[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: എനിക്ക് പനിയുണ്ട് (enikk pani undu) (I have a fever)
- Person 2: പനി കുറയുന്നതിന് പ്രായമുള്ള വ്യക്തിക്ക് ചെടികൾ നല്ലതാണ് (pani kurayunnathinu praya mulle vyaktikku chedikal nallathaannu) (Herbs are good for those who are prone to fever)
Emergency Health Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
In an emergency, it is crucial to communicate clearly and effectively. Here are some words and phrases that can help you in such situations:
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| സഹായം തേടുന്നു (sahaayam thedunnu) | sə.hɑː.jəm tʰeː.dʊn.nʊ | Calling for Help |
| ദുരന്തം (durantham) | du.ɾən.t̪ʰəm | Disaster |
| ദയവായി വേദനയുണ്ട് (dayavaayi vedanayundu) | d̪ʌjə.vɑː.ji veː.d̪ə.nə.jʊn.d̪ʊ | Please, I am in pain |
| ജലപ്രളയം (jalapralayam) | dʒə.lə.pra.lə.jəm | Flood |
| കരളേകൽ (karalekal) | kə.raː.lə.kəl | Earthquake |
| വെറുമൊഴിയിൽ ചിലപ്പോൾ (verumozhiyil chilappol) | veː.ry.mɔ.z̺i.jɪl tʃɪ.ləp.oːɭ | In Plain Language |
Traditional Health Practices[edit | edit source]
Malayalam culture has a rich tradition of medicinal practices. Let's take a look at some of them.
Ayurveda[edit | edit source]
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medical science that is still popular in Kerala. It has two important elements - mind and body, and stresses on the importance of balancing these elements for good health. Some common Ayurvedic practices include massaging with herbal oils, yoga, and a balanced diet.
Kalari Marma[edit | edit source]
Kalari Marma is a traditional healing art that originated in Kerala. It is a combination of various techniques, including Ayurvedic methods, martial arts, and yoga. It uses pressure points in the body to restore health and vitality.
Healthcare Professionals[edit | edit source]
It's important to know the names of healthcare professionals so you can communicate effectively with them. Here are a few common ones:
| Malayalam | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| വൈദ്യൻ (vaidyan) | vai.dʲən | Doctor |
| പണ്ടസാലകാർ (pundasaalakaar) | pund̪ə.sɑː.lə.kɑːr | Pharmacist |
| പരിചരി (parichari) | pə.rɪ.tɕarɪ | Nurse |
| ഹോം നഴ്ചിക്കുന്ന കാര്യാലയം (hom nzhikunna kaaryalayam) | hom nz̺ə.kʊn.na kɑː.ɾjɑː.lə.jəm | Hospital |
That's it for our Malayalam health vocabulary lesson. I hope you found this lesson helpful in improving your Malayalam vocabulary for health-related topics.
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