Language/Faroese/Vocabulary/Health

Faroese Vocabulary - Health

Hi Faroese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on health-related vocabulary in Faroese. You will learn how to talk about different parts of the body, symptoms, illnesses, and treatments. We will also share some cultural information and interesting facts about Faroese health practices. Remember that practicing speaking with native speakers is the best way to improve your language skills. You can find native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions. Let's get started! 🚀

Basic health vocabulary

Let's start with some basic vocabulary related to health:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
líkamur	[ˈliːkʰɛmʊɹ]	body
høvd	[hœvːt]	head
eyga	[ˈœiːka]	eye
nasi	[ˈnaːsɪ]	nose
munnur	[ˈmʊnːʊɹ]	mouth
oyra	[ˈɔiːɹa]	ear
tennur	[ˈtɛnːʊɹ]	tooth
herðar	[ˈhɛɹðaɹ]	neck
hermir	[ˈhɛɹmɪɹ]	arm
handleggur	[ˈhanːtlɛdɪʊɹ]	forearm
hendur	[ˈhɛnːtʊɹ]	hand
bringa	[ˈpɹɪnːɪja]	chest
magi	[ˈmaːɟɪ]	stomach
bakki	[ˈbaʰkɪ]	back
lærir	[ˈlɛaɹɪɹ]	leg
læreggur	[ˈlɛaɹɪɛdɪʊɹ]	calf
fótur	[fɔtʊɹ]	foot

Here's a dialogue so you can see the words in context:

• Person 1: Mær dámar ikki nakrantíð at hava heilsumunn. (I never like to have a sore throat.)
• Person 2: Eg havi oftast høvdpína. (I usually have headaches.)
• Person 1: Tað plagar eisini at vera líknandi hjá mær. (It's also usually the same for me.)

Symptoms and illnesses

Now let's look at some common symptoms and illnesses that people might experience. It's important to be able to describe how you're feeling when you're sick:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
verk	[vɛɹk]	pain
kaldur	[kʰalːtʊɹ]	cold
hiti	[ˈhɪti]	fever
bólga	[ˈpɔlːka]	inflammation
útbrot	[ˈʊtːbɹɔt]	rash
hosti	[hɔstɪ]	cough
nøs	[nœs]	sneeze
kveljing	[ˈkvɛlaɪnɪŋ]	choking
blóðtapping	[ˈblɔðtapɪŋ]	bleeding
eyðkenni	[ˈœiːɪcɛnɪ]	symptom
sjúkliga	[ˈʃʊʰklɪka]	sick
smittulig	[smɪtːʊlɪka]	infectious
veikur	[ˈvɛɪkʊɹ]	weak/sick
kvíði	[ˈkvɪdɪ]	anxiety
stress	[stɹɛsː]	stress

Here's a dialogue so you can see the words in context:

• Person 1: Eg havi útbrot á hondunum (I have a rash on my hands.)
• Person 2: Tað kann vera smittuligt. (It could be infectious.)
• Person 1: Mær dámar ikki sum kann eiga kvíði. (I don't like feeling anxious.)
• Person 2: Stress kann vera ovurfløðing fyri okkurt fólk. (Stress can be overwhelming for some people.)

Treatments

Next, let's learn about the different treatments for illnesses:

Faroese	Pronunciation	English
medicina	[mɛdɪsɪna]	medicine
lækna	[ˈlaɪkna]	doctor
kiropraktor	[kʰɪʀɔpːʰaktʊɹ]	chiropractor
sjúkrahús	[ˈʃʊʰkɹaːhuːs]	hospital
ambulans	[ˌamːbʊˈlanːs]	ambulance
ábyrgdarantur	[ˈaːpɪʀkaɹantʊɹ]	insurance
koma sær afturat	[ˈkʰɔma saɪɹ ˈaftʊɹat]	recover/to get better
innlegging	[ˈɪnːlaɪkɪŋ]	hospitalization
røngtenmynd	[ˈʀœŋtɛnmʏnt]	X-ray
fysioterapi	[fɪsɪʊtʊˈɹaːpɪ]	physiotherapy

Here's a dialogue so you can see the words in context:

• Person 1: Eg mátti fara til sjúkrahúsið. (I had to go to the hospital.)
• Person 2: Var tað longt innlegging? (Was it a long hospitalization?)
• Person 1: Nei, tað var bert í nakrar dagar. (No, it was only for a few days.)
• Person 2: Eg havi tørv á fysioterapi til mína hond. (I need physiotherapy for my hand.)

Faroese health practices

Faroese people have some unique health practices that are related to their traditional way of life. One practice is the use of hot tubs, which are called "hjúpp" in Faroese. These hot tubs are often made from wood and can be found all over the Faroe Islands. The warm water is believed to have healing powers and is used to cure various ailments. Another interesting aspect of Faroese health is the use of herbs and plants for medicinal purposes. Many Faroese people have traditional knowledge about which herbs to use for different ailments.

Here's a dialogue so you can see the words in context:

• Person 1: Eg fari í hjúppina hvønn sunnudag. (I go to the hot tub every Sunday.)
• Person 2: Lykur tú av við tað? (Do you feel better after that?)
• Person 1: Ja, tað hjálpir fyri minnir verk í herðuni. (Yes, it helps with my pain in the neck.)
• Person 2: Eg havi fingið ein nyggjan tipp á farsót. (I got a new tip for a cold.)
• Person 1: Hvat er tað? (What is it?)
• Person 2: Barralýsi. (Pine needle tea.)

That's it for this lesson! We hope you learned some useful health vocabulary and have a better understanding of Faroese health practices. Don't forget to practice with native speakers and to check out the Vocabulary on Faroese for more words and phrases. Stay healthy and happy learning! 🤗

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Sources

• Faroese children's early vocabulary acquisition: A Faroese ...
• Comprehensive Faroese Vocabulary (Nativ… - by miranda.metheny ...
• Faroese Language Tutorial - ielanguages.com

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