Language/Algerian-arabic/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Algerian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn health-related vocabulary in Algerian Arabic. It is important to know these words to communicate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Moreover, when we travel to Algeria, we need to be aware of the healthcare system and what to do in case of an emergency.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Drinks & Basic Phrases in Algerian Arabic.
Basic Health Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic health-related vocabulary:
| Algerian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| صحة | seha | health |
| مرض | marad | illness |
| جرح | gerh | wound |
| داء | daa | disease |
Going to a Doctor[edit | edit source]
When we feel sick, we need to see a doctor. Here are some Algerian Arabic words that you might use when visiting a doctor:
| Algerian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| طبيب | tebbib | doctor |
| مريض | mreeds | patient |
| عيادة | ayaada | clinic |
| مشفى | mashfaa | hospital |
- Person 1: أحس بالم في رجلي (I feel pain in my leg)
- Person 2: يجب عليك زيارة الطبيب (You should visit the doctor)
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
We also need to describe our symptoms to the doctor. Here are some Algerian Arabic words that might help you:
| Algerian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ألم | alam | pain |
| حمّى | hamma | fever |
| غثيان | ghetthaan | nausea |
| ذهول | dhouul | confusion |
- Person 1: أشعر بالغثيان (I feel nauseous)
- Person 2: هل تشعر بأي الأعراض الأخرى؟ (Do you have any other symptoms?)
Medication[edit | edit source]
If the doctor prescribes you medication, you might need to go to a pharmacy to buy it. Here are some Algerian Arabic words that might help you:
| Algerian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| صيدلية | saydalya | pharmacy |
| دواء | dawaa | medicine |
| جرعة | jraa | dosage |
| أعراض جانبية | aaraadh janyebya | side effects |
- Person 1: أحتاج دواء لآلام الرأس (I need medicine for headaches)
- Person 2: اسم الدواء؟ (What is the name of the medicine?)
Emergency[edit | edit source]
In case of emergency, we might need to call an ambulance or go to the emergency room. Here are some Algerian Arabic words that might help you:
| Algerian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| طوارئ | twaar' | emergency |
| إصابة | issaba | injury |
| حادث | haadth | accident |
| اتصل بالإسعاف | t'sell b lissaaf | call an ambulance |
- Person 1: هذا حادث (This is an accident)
- Person 2: يجب عليك الذهاب إلى الطوارئ الآن (You should go to the emergency room now)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Healthcare is an important aspect of our lives, and knowing basic vocabulary in Algerian Arabic can be very helpful. If you want to learn more vocabulary, you can check the Vocabulary section of Algerian Arabic on Polyglot Club. Moreover, if you have the opportunity to visit Algeria, don't hesitate to find native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions you might have about healthcare in Algeria.
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