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German Vocabulary - Health

Hi German learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about health-related vocabulary in German. It is important to know the names of different body parts, illnesses, and symptoms when visiting a doctor in a German-speaking country. In addition to the vocabulary, we will also be discussing some cultural practices related to health and wellness. So let's get started!

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Basic Vocabulary

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

German	Pronunciation	English
der Körper	de:r 'kœ.pɐ	body
die Kopfschmerzen	di: 'kɔpf.ʃmɛr.t͡sn̩	headache
der Bauch	de:r baʊx	stomach
die Grippe	di: 'ɡʁɪ.pə	flu
das Fieber	das 'fi:.bɐ	fever

Here are some example sentences:

• Person 1: Ich habe starke Kopfschmerzen. (I have a strong headache.)
• Person 2: Möchtest du eine Aspirin nehmen? (Do you want to take an aspirin?)

• Person 1: Mir ist schlecht. (I feel sick.)
• Person 2: Hast du etwas Falsches gegessen? (Did you eat something wrong?)

Medical Conditions

In this section, we will learn some German vocabulary related to various medical conditions:

German	Pronunciation	English
die Allergie	di: 'alɛr.ɡi:	allergy
die Erkältung	di: ɛɐ̯'kɛl.tʊŋ	cold
die Grippe	di: 'ɡʁɪ.pə	flu
die Verletzung	di: fɛɐ̯'lɛ:t͡sʊŋ	injury

Here are some example sentences:

• Person 1: Ich habe eine Allergie gegen Erdnüsse. (I have an allergy to peanuts.)
• Person 2: Pass auf und iss keine Erdnüsse! (Be careful and don't eat peanuts!)

• Person 1: Ich fühle mich erkältet. (I feel like I have a cold.)
• Person 2: Trink viel warmen Tee und ruhe dich aus. (Drink a lot of warm tea and rest.)

Body Parts

It is important to know the names of different body parts in German. Here are some vocabulary words for body parts:

German	Pronunciation	English
der Arm	de:r 'aʁm	arm
das Bein	das baɪ̯n	leg
das Auge	das 'au̯.ɡə	eye
das Ohr	das o:ʁ	ear

Here are some example sentences:

• Person 1: Mein Arm tut weh. (My arm hurts.)
• Person 2: Hast du ihn verletzt? (Did you injure it?)

• Person 1: Ich habe mir das Bein gebrochen. (I broke my leg.)
• Person 2: Oh nein! Musst du ins Krankenhaus? (Oh no! Do you need to go to the hospital?)

Cultural Practices

Germans are known for their love of nature and their attention to health and wellness. Many people in Germany enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, jogging, and cycling. In addition, Germans enjoy spending time in saunas and spas as a way to relax and rejuvenate.

One important cultural practice in Germany is the concept of Gemütlichkeit. This word cannot be easily translated into English but it refers to a sense of coziness, warmth, and friendliness. Germans often associate Gemütlichkeit with good health and well-being.

In addition, many Germans follow a healthy diet that includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. They also enjoy their daily dose of coffee and are known for their love of dark bread.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned many important health-related vocabulary words in German. Remember, to improve your German vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

If you want to learn more German vocabulary, check out the German vocabulary on the Polyglot Club website.

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