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Classical Quechua Vocabulary - Health

Hi Classical Quechua learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn useful health-related words in Classical Quechua. Health is an important topic that we should all understand and prioritize. By learning these words, you will be better equipped to take care of yourself and seek medical attention when needed. Let's get started!


Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Colors & Express Surprise.

Illness and Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Understanding common illnesses and their symptoms is important when seeking medical attention. Here are a few words to add to your vocabulary.

Classical Quechua Pronunciation English
unquy /un.kuj/ pain
wayk'u /waj.k'u/ fever
qhapaq /qha.paq/ cold
ch'ichi /tʃʼi.tʃi/ cough
k'altu /kʼal.tu/ headache
  • Person 1: Unquymi hamun? (/un.kuj.mi ha.mun/ - Does it hurt?)
  • Person 2: Unquyta hamusqa. (/un.kuj.ta ha.mus.qa/ - It hurts here.)
  • Person 1: Wayq'usqa kani. (/waj.qʼus.qa ka.ni/ - I have a fever.)
  • Person 2: Qatikiyki llaqtamanta wakichisunchikpis. (/qa.ti.ki.jki ʎak.ta.man.ta wa.ki.tʃi.sun.tʃik.pis/ - We must go to the clinic in the city.)

Medical Care[edit | edit source]

Knowing how to ask for medical care is important when traveling in a foreign country. Here are a few healthcare-related words that may come in handy.

Classical Quechua Pronunciation English
ñuqaq kamachiy? /ɲu.qaq ka.ma.tʃij/ Where is the hospital?
ima llakikunawanmi qaspaku? /i.ma ʎa.ki.ku.na.wan.mi qas.pa.ku/ Can you call an ambulance?
ñuqaq mamallaqmi warmikunaqa ñuqaq runakunaqa mananmiypi? /ɲu.qaq ma.ma.ʎaq.mi war.mi.ku.na.qa ɲu.qaq ru.na.ku.na.qa ma.nan.mi.jpi/ Are there any women or men doctors here?
  • Person 1: Ñuqaq kamachiy? (/ɲu.qaq ka.ma.tʃij/ - Where is the hospital?)
  • Person 2: Hospitalta qhaparichkan. (/hos.pi.tal.ta qha.pa.ɾitʃ.kan/ - It is located in the center of the city.)
  • Person 1: Ima llakikunawanmi qaspaku? (/i.ma ʎa.ki.ku.na.wan.mi qas.pa.ku/ - Can you call an ambulance?)
  • Person 2: Wiñataqllan waqiy. (/wi.ɲa.ta.qlːan wa.qij/ - I will call right away.)

Medications and Treatments[edit | edit source]

Here are a few words related to medications and treatments that you should know.

Classical Quechua Pronunciation English
khimsa /kʰim.sa/ medicine
mach'uy /matʃʼuj/ injection
unaqña /una.qɲa/ pill
waqaychasqa /wa.qaj.tʃas.qa/ cured
hanq'aq /haŋ.qʼaq/ injury
  • Person 1: Khimsaqa mikuyta munankichu? (/kʰim.sa.qa mi.kuj.ta mu.nan.ki.tʃu/ - How often should I take the medicine?)
  • Person 2: Rurachan qhipa hatun puchukapacha wamanichu. (/ru.ɾa.tʃan qʰi.pa ha.tun pu.tʃu.ka.pa.tʃa wa.ma.ni.tʃu/ - Three times a day, after meals)
  • Person 1: Mach'uytaqmi qhaparimuni? (/matʃʼuj.ta.q.mi qʰa.pa.ɾi.mu.ni/ - Where can I get an injection?)
  • Person 2: Samanachkanki wikhani. (/sa.ma.na.tʃ.kan.qi wi.ka.ni/ - It can be done at the clinic.)

Healthy Habits[edit | edit source]

Prevention is key to maintaining good health. Here are a few words related to healthy habits.

Classical Quechua Pronunciation English
yachay /ja.tʃaj/ knowledge
ñuqaq kawsay /ɲu.qaq ka.wsaj/ healthy
q'omer /qʼo.mer/ exercise
phaway /pʰa.waj/ rest
pachamancha /pa.tʃa.man.tʃa/ traditional oven
  • Person 1: Ñuqaq kawsaymi k'uychisqa kanichu? (/ɲu.qaq ka.wsaj.mi kʼuj.tʃis.qa ka.ni.tʃu/ - How can I stay healthy?)
  • Person 2: Yachanichu, q'omerkachunchu, phawayta k'anchu. (/ja.tʃa.ni.tʃu qʼo.mer.ka.tʃun.tʃu pʰa.waj.ta kʼan.tʃu/ - You must learn, exercise, and rest.)
  • Person 1: Pachamanchawanki qillqanichu? (/pa.tʃa.man.tʃa.wan.qi qil.lːa.ni.tʃu/ - Can we cook in the traditional oven?)
  • Person 2: Qillqani, imataqmi riqsimuqkupaq. (/qil.lːa.ni i.ma.ta.q.mi riq.si.muq.ku.paq/ - Yes, but we need to prepare beforehand.)

Remember, to stay healthy, it's important to seek medical attention when encountering health concerns, take necessary precautions, and maintain good habits to prevent illness.

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