Language/Croatian/Vocabulary/Health
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In this lesson, we will learn some essential Croatian vocabulary related to health. You will learn how to talk about common medical terms and diseases, injuries, and symptoms. It is essential to understand this vocabulary to communicate with Croatian doctors or medical professionals, especially if you are traveling or living in Croatia. Keep in mind that health problems can happen anywhere, anytime, and in any language. Therefore, let's dive into this lesson and learn some useful, life-saving vocabulary.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Languages & Food.
Common Medical Terms in Croatian[edit | edit source]
When facing health problems, you might encounter some of these medical terms:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| liječnik | lee-yetch-neek | doctor |
| bolnica | bohl-nee-tsah | hospital |
| medicinski | meh-dee-tseen-skee | medical |
| osiguranje | oh-see-goo-rahn-yeh | insurance |
You will hear these terms a lot when dealing with Croatian healthcare institutions, so it's essential to know them.
To describe your symptoms or explain your medical concerns, these phrases will help you:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| boli me glava | boh-lee meh glah-vah | My head hurts |
| imam temperaturu | ee-mahm tem-peh-rah-too-roo | I have a fever |
| osjećam se umorno | oh-syet-cham seh oo-mor-noh | I feel tired |
| kašljem | kash-lyem | I cough |
If you need to buy some medicine, you will encounter these terms:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mast / krema | mahst / kreh-mah | ointment |
| tablete | tah-bleh-teh | pills |
| sirup | see-roop | syrup |
| kapljice | kahplye-tseh | drops |
To describe your allergies, you can use these phrases:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ja imam alergiju na... | yah ee-mahm ah-lehr-gyoo nah... | I'm allergic to... |
| pelud | peh-lood | pollen |
| hranu | hrah-noo | food |
| lijekove | lee-yeh-koh-veh | medication |
In Croatia, some traditional medicine practices are still popular, such as herbal remedies or acupuncture. Here are some related vocabulary words:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| biljka | beel-y-kah | plant |
| čaj | chai | tea |
| masaža | mah-sahzh-ah | massage |
| akupunktura | ah-koo-poonk-too-rah | acupuncture |
Injuries and Emergency Situations[edit | edit source]
If you have an emergency, call the universal emergency number in Croatia, which is 112. When dealing with injuries, you might hear these phrases:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ozljeda | oh-zlye-dah | injury |
| bol | bohl | pain |
| slomljena ruka | slohm-lyeh-nah roo-kah | broken arm |
| modrica | moh-dree-tsah | bruise |
Here are some examples of how you can use these phrases in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Imam modricu na nozi. (I have a bruise on my leg.)
- Person 2: Bolje da odeš u bolnicu da to provjeriš. (You better go to the hospital to check that.)
- Person 1: Slomio sam ruku. (I broke my arm.)
- Person 2: Trebao bih nazvati hitnu pomoć. (You should call an ambulance.)
Common Diseases and Health Problems[edit | edit source]
Here are some common health issues and related vocabulary words:
| Croatian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kašalj | kash-al-y | cough |
| prehlada | preh-lah-dah | cold |
| gripa | gree-pah | flu |
| glavobolja | glah-vob-ol-yah | headache |
| upala grla | oo-pah-lah gr-lah | sore throat |
Here are some examples of how you can use these phrases in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Imala sam gripu ovaj tjedan. (I had the flu this week.)
- Person 2: Jeste li uzimali lijekove protiv gripe? (Did you take flu medication?)
- Person 1: Osjećam se umorno i imam glavobolju. (I feel tired and have a headache.)
- Person 2: Morate malo odmoriti i popiti tabletu protiv bolova. (You should rest and take a painkiller pill.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we have learned some essential Croatian vocabulary related to health. We have covered common medical terms, injuries, emergency situations, and common diseases and health problems. I hope this lesson will be useful to you, especially if you are living or traveling to Croatia. Remember, if you face any health problems, always seek medical help, and don't forget to learn some basic Croatian phrases to communicate with Croatian doctors or medical professionals. To improve your Croatian Vocabulary, you can also use the helpful resources of the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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