Language/Breton/Vocabulary/Health
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In this lesson, we will learn the essential health-related vocabulary in Breton. We will explore common health issues, injuries, and medical equipment. We will also discuss useful phrases you can use when seeking medical help.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Numbers & Family.
Common Health Issues[edit | edit source]
Breton vocabulary related to health issues is instrumental in seeking medical attention. Here are some of the most common health issues and their translations in Breton:
| Breton | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ar baouezh | ar bow-ehz | pain |
| sakr | sakr | wound |
| klez | kleh-z | cough |
| yarc'had | yark-had | nausea |
| dispign | diss-ping | fever |
| eost | eh-osst | colic |
| mamm-session | mamm-say-zyon | mastitis |
Here is an example of a dialogue in Breton where you can see these words in context:
- Person 1: Roit din oberiant da vat / a douy. (I have a stomach ache.)
- Person 2: Me bez eo ur fedenn. (I have medicine.)
Injuries[edit | edit source]
Injuries can happen in our everyday lives. Therefore, knowing how to express injury-related vocabulary in Breton is essential. Here are some of the most common injuries and their translations in Breton:
| Breton | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| euzhar | oo-zhar | cut |
| sklĆŖrijenn | sklair-ryenn | bruise |
| krouƱv | kroon-uv | bump |
| gwell | gwell | sprain |
| skop | skop | burn |
| tiaproĆ¹ | tea-proo | fracture |
| spontaƱ | spohn-tan | sting |
Here is an example of a dialogue in Breton where you can see these words in context:
- Person 1: Sellit!!! Hon oberer zo en-dro dhe glƩdajaƱ unan. (Look!!! Our worker just cut himself.)
- Person 2: Rouz eo ar gouloĆ¹, Yann! Pell eo bet tokenet, roet anezho goude. (The scissors are rusty, Yann! It's been a while since we sharpened them.)
Medical Equipment[edit | edit source]
Finally, being acquainted with the more technical terms of medical equipment aids in discussions with healthcare professionals. Below is a list of the most commonly used medical equipment in Breton:
| Breton | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| bisoload | bee-sloa-d | defibrillator |
| bloazliern | blwaz-lyernn | thermometer |
| benveg | ben-veg | ultrasound |
| gizulenn | giz-oo-len | scalpel |
| tripogezh | tree-po-gez | syringe |
| toull-lec'h | tooll-lehk | stethoscope |
| anvet dilhad | ahn-vet-deelahd | named (lab) coat |
Here is an example of a dialogue in Breton where you can see these words in context:
- Person 1: Urzhiataer, bloazliern nevez evit GermaiƱ bras. (Doctor, I want a new thermometer for my big farm.)
- Person 2: Daoust-gant ar bloazliern 'zo pedet gant ar reoloĆ¹? (Why do you need a new thermometer?)
- Person 1: Plijout a ra din e vo digor anezhaƱ hiroc'h evit ma vo sklaeroc'h ar c'hudennoĆ¹. (I like it when it opens easier so that I can read the figures clearer.)
Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]
Here are some useful phrases you can use when seeking medical help:
| Breton | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bez on kalc'hoz ebet. | Bezo on kalkh-ohz ebbet | I have no allergies. |
| Bez ez yalc'hoĆ¹ din evit ma klotra. | Bezo ez yalkh-ou din evit ma klote-ra | I'm taking this medicine for my wound. |
| Setu un tamm douar en deus eƱ makennoĆ¹. | Setoo un tamm doo-ar en deuss en ma-kennu | He has some dirt in his wounds. |
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We hope you found this Breton health vocabulary lesson informative and interesting. This guide aims to provide you with an overview of the essential health-related vocabulary in Breton. To improve your Breton Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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