Language/Cebuano/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Cebuano learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about health-related terms in Cebuano. Health is an important aspect of life, and taking care of our bodies is crucial to living a long and happy life. So, learning these terms will be useful in many situations! Don't forget, to improve your Cebuano Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Let's get started with some important vocabulary.
Basic Health-Related Terms[edit | edit source]
First, let's learn some basic vocabulary related to health:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lawas | lah-was | Body |
| Kahibalo | kah-hee-bah-loh | Knowledge |
| Pampublikong Lalawigan | pum-puh-blee-kohng lah-lah-wig-ahn | Public health |
| Pangkatawhan nga kalisdanan | pung-ka-taw-wahn ngah kah-les-dahn-ahn | Community health |
| Doktor | dohk-tor | Doctor |
| Murag | moo-rahg | Like/as |
Example:
- Person 1: Unsay imong kahibalo bahin sa pampublikong kalisdanan? (What is your knowledge about public health?)
- Person 2: Wala koy nahibaluan, murag kinahanglan kong kita-a ang doktor. (I have no idea, I think I need to see a doctor.)
Common Illnesses[edit | edit source]
Now that we know some basic health-related terms, let's move on to the most common illnesses you might encounter.
Headaches[edit | edit source]
Headaches can be common and can happen to anyone.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sakit sa ulo | sah-keet sah oo-loh | Headache |
| Manghinaut ko nga magtinabangay ta sa pag-atubang sa akong sakit sa ulo. | Mahng-hee-nowt koh ngah mahg-tee-nah-bahng-ai tah sah pahg-ahtoobahng sah ah-kohng sah-keet sah oo-loh. | I hope we can work together to face my headache. |
Colds and Flu[edit | edit source]
These illnesses can be easily caught, especially during the cold winter months.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sip-on | see-pohn | Cold |
| Trangkaso | trahng-kah-soh | Flu |
| Kamingaw ug bugnaw nga panahon nahimong usa sa mga hinungdan nganong maglisud ka og gamay ug masakit ang imong lawas. | Kah-ming-ahwg oog boog-naw ngah pah-nah-hohn nah-hee-mohng oosah sah mga hee-noong-dahn ngah-nohng mah-glee-sood kah ohg gah-my oog mah-sah-keet ahng ee-mohng lah-was. | Cold and chilly weather can be one of the reasons why your body feels a little bit painful and weak. |
Allergies[edit | edit source]
Allergies can be caused by many things, such as pollen or dust.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Alerdyi | ah-lehr-dyee | Allergy |
| Allergy sa aso | ah-lehr-dyee sah ah-soh | Dog allergy |
| Allergy sa polen | ah-lehr-dyee sah poh-lehn | Pollen allergy |
Example:
- Person 1: Sige na, ikaw na lang mosakay sa akoang motor kay may allergy ko sa aso. (You go ahead and ride my motorcycle because I have a dog allergy.)
- Person 2: Okay ra, layo ra man? (Sure, is it far?)
Common Medications[edit | edit source]
When feeling unwell, we often take medication to feel better. Here are some common medications:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Gamot | gah-moht | Medicine |
| Antibayotiko | ahn-tee-bah-yoh-tee-koh | Antibiotic |
| Parasetamol | pah-rah-suh-tah-mohl | Paracetamol |
| Kasukaan | kah-soo-kah-ahn | Nausea |
| Banig-gubat | bah-neeg-goo-baht | Herbal medicine |
Example:
- Person 1: Tuyo na ba ang imong kasukaan? (Has your nausea gone?)
- Person 2: Gamita kining banig-gubat. (Use this herbal medicine.)
Health Practices[edit | edit source]
Aside from medication, there are also healthy practices to maintain good health. Here are some examples:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Pagpakaon sa lawas og mga prutas ug utanon | pahg-pah-kah-ohn sah lah-was ohg mga proo-tahs oog oo-tah non | Feeding the body with fruits and vegetables |
| Pagpanimaho og saktong oras | pahg-pah-nee-mah-ho ohg sahk-tohng oh-rahs | Sleeping at appropriate times |
| Linog | lee-nogh | Earthquake |
| Pagpanguyab og kanunay sang atong lawas | pahg-pahng-oo-yahb ohg kah-nooh-nigh sahng ah-tohng lah-was | Loving and taking care of our body always |
Example:
- Person 1: Nakatilaw ka na ba nila? (Have you tried them before?)
- Person 2: Oo, mas lawom nga pagtulon-an nga dapat tagaan nato og importansya ang pagpanguyab og kanunay sang atong lawas. (Yes, it's a deeper lesson that we should always give importance to loving and taking care of our bodies.)
That's it for our lesson! We hope that you have learned a lot today about health-related terms in Cebuano, and that you can apply these learnings to your everyday life. Remember to always prioritize your health and take care of your body. Thank you for reading, and if you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below. Don't forget, feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Cebuano Vocabulary - Health
- How to say health in Cebuano
- ED401767 - Cebuano Language Packet., 1993 - ERIC