Language/Haitian/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Haitian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Haitian vocabulary related to health. It is important to know some essential words and phrases to communicate with healthcare professionals, express your symptoms, and understand health-related information. Don't forget that you can also improve your vocabulary and practice with native speakers and ask them any questions you may have.
Common Health-Related Words and Phrases[edit | edit source]
Here are some of the most common words and phrases you will likely encounter when talking about health in Haitian:
| Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| doktè | dɔktɛ | doctor |
| nès | nɛs | nurse |
| hopital | ɔpital | hospital |
| medikaman | mɛdikaman | medicine |
| maladi | maladi | illness/disease |
| doulè | dulɛ | pain |
| grip | gʀip | flu |
| lafim | lafim | hunger |
| swaf | swaf | thirst |
| antouziyasm | ɑ̃tuzjazm | asthma |
| sida | sida | AIDS |
| vaksen | vaksɛn | vaccine |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Mwen santi doulè nan ren mwen. (I feel pain in my kidney.)
- Person 2: Eske w te al wè doktè? (Did you go see the doctor?)
- Person 1: Wi, doktè di mwen gen youn enfeksyon nan ren mwen e li bay mwen medikaman. (Yes, the doctor told me I have a kidney infection and he gave me some medicine.)
Symptoms and Conditions[edit | edit source]
It's important to be able to describe your symptoms and conditions when talking to healthcare professionals. Here are some useful words and phrases to help you out:
| Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mal atèt | mal atɛt | headache |
| fyèv | fjɛv | fever |
| zigwèl | zigwɛl | dizziness |
| fatig | fatig | fatigue |
| vete mwen | vɛt mwen | vomit |
| bus | diarrhea | |
| grip | gʀip | flu |
| koler | kolɛr | cholera |
| lèpre | lɛpʀə | leprosy |
| maladi kè | maladi ke | heart disease |
| movèz zyè | mɔve zjɛ | bad vision |
| maladi periferik | maladi pɛʀifɛrik | peripheral disease |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Mwen gen mal atèt depi yè. (I have had a headache since yesterday.)
- Person 2: Eske w gen fyèv tou? (Do you have a fever too?)
- Person 1: Wi, mwen gen fyèv tam. (Yes, I have a slight fever.)
- Person 2: Ou dwe rete lakay ak bon rekipè. (You should stay at home and get plenty of rest.)
Healthcare Professionals[edit | edit source]
It's important to be able to identify different types of healthcare professionals and their specialties. Here are some common ones:
| Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| doktè | dɔktɛ | doctor |
| nès | nɛs | nurse |
| medsen | mɛdsen | pharmacist |
| dentis | dantis | dentist |
| optometrisyen | optometrizjɛn | optometrist |
| psikyatrik | psikjatʀik | psychiatrist |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Mwen bezwen ale wè yon doktè paske mwen pa santi mwen byen. (I need to go see a doctor because I don't feel well.)
- Person 2: Ki kalite doktè wap chèche? (What kind of doctor are you looking for?)
- Person 1: Mwen bezwen wè yon doktè ki konsène sou lèmòn. (I need to see a doctor who specializes in lungs.)
- Person 2: Ok, mwen konnen yon bon doktè konsène sou lèmòn. Mwen pral ba w nom li. (Ok, I know a good lung specialist doctor. I will give you his name.)
Miscellaneous Health-Related Words and Phrases[edit | edit source]
Finally, here is a list of some additional health-related words and phrases that you may find useful:
| Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| san peyi | sɑ̃ pɛji | public health |
| asirans | asirans | insurance |
| operasyon | ɔpɛʀasjɔ̃ | surgery |
| klinik | klinik | clinic |
| dobout | dɔbɔut | crutch |
| bra | bʀa | cast |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Mwen bezwen yon operasyon nan janbe mwen. (I need a surgery on my leg.)
- Person 2: Eske ou gen asirans? (Do you have insurance?)
- Person 1: Wi, mwen gen asirans, men mwen pa konnen kote mwen ka jwenn yon bon klinik. (Yes, I have insurance, but I don't know where I can find a good clinic.)
- Person 2: Mwen ka pran ou nan yon klinik ki nan kote mwen, mwen menm mwen te resevwa bon swen li. (I can take you to a clinic in my area, I myself received good care there.)
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Education
- Useful Phrases
- Feelings and Emotions
- Greetings
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Days of the Week
- How to say Good Bye?
- Clothes
- Colors
Sources[edit | edit source]
- COVID-19 Vocabulary in Haitian Creole – Medical Creole
- Haitian Creole vocabulary - Wikipedia
- Haitian Creole In Translation: Medical Phrase Pronunciation Guide ...